My puppy has pimples on her chin. What causes them and how to treat?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | English Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 3 days old | 39 lbs
Why does my puppy have pimples on her chin?
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Published on March 12th, 2019
Nova can get pimples just like humans. It is very common in bulldogs, boxers and other breeds that have large jowls as the chin tends to stay more moist and humid. You can get some special pads from your veterinarian that are safe to use and pets that you can use to cleanse the area. Keeping her food and water bowls very clean can help. Also make sure her chew toys are cleaned on a regular basis. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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Published on November 26th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is possibly due to early onset dog acne. You can buy online or at your local pet store chlorhexidine based pads which are an antimicrobial you can apply twice daily for a week. If no improvement, have her evaluated by your veterinarian at that time for further assessment and treatment as other possibilities include skin allergies or mange for instance. Good luck!
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Published on January 1st, 2017
It is probably not contagious. You could bathe her with a medicated shampoo and see if that helps. Otherwise, have your vet tak a look at her. She may need an antibiotic and corticosteroid to help treat her problem.
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Published on April 27th, 2018
This could be a case of puppy strangles which is a common condition in young dogs, you will need to bring her to the vet in order to get it checked, if the vet suspects this condition a course of antibiotics and steroids will be needed.
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