My puppy has a bump on its lip. Is it a skin infection or rash?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 10 lbs
What is this on my puppy’s lip. Is it bad ?
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Published on August 18th, 2019
This is a skin fold dermatitis (inflammation) likely to be caused by an infection. A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any scratching (if any). Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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Published on July 6th, 2018
This can be from an injury that is healing, or often young dogs get a benign growth that looks like this. They usually go away without treatment in a few weeks to a month. I recommend keeping an eye on this, prevent any licking and if it looks like it’s getting bigger or has not gone away in a few weeks then please take her in to have this examined. At this point I’m not overly concerned about it, and expect it to heal in a little while. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Lucy.
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