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My dog has raw spots around her nose and lips. Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog has suddenly developed raw spots around her nose and lips. It doesn’t appear to itch or cause noticeable pain, but I’m wondering if it’s something more serious I need to see a vet about.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 27th, 2019

This could be due to an autoimmune disease but it is very hard to say just by looking at a photo. I suggest you have your dog examined by your vet as soon as you can get an appointment. It's not an emergency but sometime in the next couple days would be good.

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