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Why is my dog's lip losing pigment and turning pink? Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 73 lbs

Hi, My dog has a small pink patch on his bottom lip under the right tooth. It looks like a loss of pigment and is starting to happen on the other side as well. I'm not sure if this is just normal or if it is something to be worried about? He's a black labrador, 5 years old. Many thanks for your help. Joe.

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

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Published on February 15th, 2018

That area is always. A little thick with some irregular margins due to their lips and canine tooth. Since it seems very demarcated from the surrounding tissue I would have it checked to make sure it is. Itching to worry about. It will require someone actually feeling the borders and thickenesd to know for sure

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