My dog has bleeding, sore bumps on her lip. Is it serious or acne?

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  Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on December 11th, 2017

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely abscesses from infections. However, benign or malignant growths cannot be ruled out and it would be very helpful to have Minnie evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. If it is determined to be an infection, antibiotics would be recommended. Good luck and have a good night!

  

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  Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on December 20th, 2017

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is possibly due to dog acne. This sometimes happens from drinking or eating from bowls that have bacteria or are not clean. You can ensure that her bowls are clean and in most cases when the inciting cause is taken away, this tends to resolve on its own. If there is no resolution in the next 1-2 weeks, have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment as this could also be due to an infection which may require antibiotic therapy. Good luck!

  

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