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Why is my dog's bleeding lump near his whiskers not healing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered

Dog has ulcerative lump/hole located in whiskers. He came in from a couple of minutes outside withbthis hole bleeding. It scanned over but 2days later he came in again with it bleeding. 2-3 yr old male black/white blue heeler/Shepard mix.

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 28th, 2018

It looks like a mole that got knicked by something. I would recommend talking with your veterinarian about removing this if it continues to happen. Otherwise, I would just let it heal and leave it be. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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