My dog has tender scabs on her lip. What to do until the vet?

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Today I noticed that my one year old beagle's upper lip and just under her nose have little lumps that look like scabs. I live rurally and won't be able to call a vet until Monday which is still 3 hours away. How should I manage this until I can take her to a vet? We have animal antiseptic but she just licks it off straight away. It seems to be tender aswell. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | spayed | 1 year old

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. If this is a skin infection, you can use a solution of betadine and water (mixed together to give a light brown solution) and clean the area to see if this helps. Unfortunately, most topical ointments, Milo is going to lick off. This may require oral medications if this is an infection (such as antibiotics). I would call the veterinarian on Monday and schedule an appointment for Milo to have an examination so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My dog has tender scabs on her lip. What to do until the vet?

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