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Why does my 7-month toy poodle have a green lesion near its mouth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | neutered | 7 months and 21 days old | 8 lbs

7 months old toy poodle with what looks like small greenish lesion adjacent to mouth

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 22nd, 2016

From your description and the possible presence of pus I can only guess it is a sort of infection (bacterial most likely) at this stage. A picture of it would be great (you can upload it by requesting a consultation) or otherwise a check up is essential as antibiotics may be needed.

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