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What's this red, hairy pimple-like bump on my dog's lip?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 19 days old

Hi,my dog has red bump on his right upper lip,it looks like pimple but it has hair in the pimple center,looks more red color now

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 20th, 2016

It could be an infection, cyst, allergic reaction, or mass. Have your vet take a look at the bump tomdetermine the cause. Your vet can do a fine needle aspirate to diagnose and then determine the best way to treat it. He may need an antibiotic, antihistamine, corticosteroid to treat or it may need to be removed.

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

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    Published on November 17th, 2016

    It could be an infection, cyst, or benign/cancerous mass. Have your vet take a look at it to determine the exact cause. Your vet can do a fine needle aspirate to help diagnose and then determine the best way to treat. He may need an antibiotic, corticosteroid, or possibly have it surgically removed.

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