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My puppy has a fever blister-like sore on its lip. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 19 days old | 40 lbs

My 4 month old Sharpei mix that chews on every stick etc has a sore on outer top lip resembles fever blister but has some clear fluid that came out

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 20th, 2018

I would recommend monitoring it, if it is a minor injury it will resolve without treatment within a week, if it doesn't get better you will need to take Maddie to the vet in order to get it checked and treated.

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