My dog has a red raw sore near her whiskers. What could it be?

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My dog has a red circular sore on her mouth around her whiskers. It looks raw and slightly weeping. It doesn’t seem to bother her. She eats and drinks from stainless steel bowls at home but is it possible she has picked something up at the dog park? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 24 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This could even be an abscess. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

My dog has a red raw sore near her whiskers. What could it be?

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