Dog has itchy bumps, raw lips. What can I do for her until the vet?

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What could this be? What can I do at home to relieve the itch for her till I can go to the vet this weekend. We got her from a friend and they said that it started off as a few bumps and the more she licks and itches it that it gets irritated. It's seemed to spread to her mouth since she's starting to itch around her lips making the skin around her lips look raw. The bumps look like ingrown hairs or like pimples. There's no pus, and no discharge. Shes eating fine and going to the restroom fine. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 120 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Oh dear, poor Bella! These skin lesions could be a sign of a bacterial skin infection (most commonly from underlying allergies and still possible even though pus is not seen), viral papillomas, benign or malignant masses, among other issues. Until you can get to the vet, keep an e-collar (cone) on Bella unless you are directly watching her because licking and scratching will only exacerbate these lesions. You can also try bathing her in a medicated shampoo (here is one example: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=27980 ) to try to decrease her itching. Since she also has lesions on her lips, be sure that she is eating out of stainless steel bowls rather than plastic or ceramic since it is less porous and less likely to harbor bacteria that could contribute to acne around the lips. Also be sure that she is receiving a high quality flea preventative, such as Nexgard, Bravecto, or K9 Advantix II regularly to assure that a flea issue is not contributing to these lesions. I hope this helps and that Bella feels better soon!

Dog has itchy bumps, raw lips. What can I do for her until the vet?

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