My dog has bumps on his chin. Is it chin acne? Should I see a vet?

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My dog is a lab he's a year old. He has these bombs around his mouth. We live in Brooklyn and I think he gets it from the fertilizer on the grass , he sniffs around and I see white stuff in the grasses around my neighborhood. Could that be it ,should I be concerned and take him to the vet. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 58 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Oliver. It looks like he could have chin acne or folliculitis. I would recommend bringing him to the vet for an exam as often this condition does require a course of oral antibiotics. In the meantime, if you use plastic bowls for food and water I recommend switching to stainless steel or ceramic bowls and also be sure to clean the bowls daily. In rare cases we can see this as a sensitivity to plastics.

My dog has bumps on his chin. Is it chin acne? Should I see a vet?

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