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Why does my dog have an eye sore and scab? Is it an abscessed tooth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 11 years and 7 months old | 10 lbs

My dog hans a lesion skin sore below her eye. Removed the large scab. Could this be from an absessed tooth

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on February 25th, 2017

Yes it is quite possible this could be related to a dental abscess and a full oral exam by your vet (possibly under sedation) would be advisable, followed by extraction if appropriate as well as pain relief and antibiotics as prescribed

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