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What could be causing my dog's painful red sore near her mouth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog has a red sore near her mouth, it looks very painful and I feel terrible, do you know what this might be?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on April 19th, 2019

It is very hard to tell from the picture and I recommend a vet visit as soon as possible as it looks like it may be raised and ulcerated which may be a tumour or very severe deep dermatitis requiring treatment

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