What is this white, pus-like spot on my dog's skin near his ear?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 35 lbs
There’s a white spot looks like pus on my dogs skin right below his ear. I don’t know what it is but it kind of looks like a pimple. Do you have a idea?
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Published on December 27th, 2017
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. 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 him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good night!
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Published on February 3rd, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. 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 him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!
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Published on April 30th, 2018
This could be a little abscess or infection or a small tumor or cyst. If it is not oozing or discharging pus, nor growing , there is no rush to see a vet, however you may want to make an appointment to have it examined. You may need an ointment for this lesion or it may have to be removed, or, at best, maybe nothing needs to be done.
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