My dog has pink spots on her nose and snout. Should I be worried?

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Hello, My dog is a female labrador who is turning six in a month. She is acting perfectly normal and is staying active. I've noticed in the past month that she has developed these spots on/above her nose, on the tip of her snout. They are a light color (pinkish), they are not perfect circles and some of them are together, they are not raised at all, and there is no hair coming out of them. I was just wondering if you have any idea why she has this and if I should be concerned. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 5 years and 11 months old | 95 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Even though a picture would help to understand better the underlying cause, this presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria or be fungal). A check up, appropriate disinfection and eventually antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid scratching if any. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My dog has pink spots on her nose and snout. Should I be worried?

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