[yorkietalkjilly]

I'm pretty sure a large, vigorous clipper, held in place for a second as one looks away to talk or something, could cut a big chunk out of skin. Even if it left the nipple partially hanging, likely the groomer just took scissors and cut through the remaining skin ASAP, perhaps to avoid that dangling nipple being immediately discovered and to help keep bleeding down. I've heard of some ghastly clipper wounds on dogs of friends and family. I would call the groomer, tell her what you found so she can be aware that the possibility exists that this happened on her watch. If she has had other, similar complaints, then she will have a good idea she has a sloppy, dangerous groomer. If no other complaints, she still should discuss it with her staff as it could have happened there.

I will NOT use clippers on the soft belly area, no matter the matting or whatever for just this type of problem. That skin is sooooo soft and vulnerable!