My puppy has a sudden bump on his lip. Pimple or injury? What to do?

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My puppy has a bump on his lip, washed it and put Neosporin on it. Don't know if it is a pimple or an injury from wrestling with my other dog. Should I do anything else. It was not there yesterday. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 5 months and 12 days old | 4 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This does look like a little pimple, bite or abscess, You can put a warm compress with epsom salt on it several times a day for a few minutes. If it is a little abscess or pimple it will open up and empty by itself. Neosporin likely will not be helpful as it is not an open wound. If the mass gets bigger and starts to hurt Oliver, or if it looks very angry, take him to your vet who will likely lance it, if necessary.

My puppy has a sudden bump on his lip. Pimple or injury? What to do?

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