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My German Shepherd has dry, saggy skin around her mouth. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | 10 months and 15 days old | 25 lbs

My pedigree German Shepherd Has developed dry lip I guess its on the bit of lip\skin that kind of sags near the back opening of her mouth that's the best was I can discribe it

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 16th, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Without pictures it is difficult to say what this could be. However, based on your description, this could be an area of irritation or an area where moisture has collected and a fungal / bacterial infection has developed. If it does not improve and worsens, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine Milly so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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