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My 6-month-old puppy has a pimple-like bump. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 10 months and 29 days old | 30 lbs

Concern on a lesion I noticed on my 6 mo pup today

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 5th, 2018

It looks like a pimple, a minor skin infection. You can use a Benzoyl peroxide topical cream or an antiseptic cream in order to help it resolve quicker, but otherwise it should resolve itself without treatment.

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