My dog has a pink spot on his face below his nose. What to do?

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My pug dog Tiger has a pink spot on his face below his nose. It appeared three or four days ago. I am not sure what it is and I wanted to check with a vet to find out what I should do. His behavior hasn’t changed at all. My question is - What is it? Will it go away by itself, or do I need to get some medication for him. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered | 30 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hello and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!! Sorry to see that Tiger has this lesion. It’s possible that this is a localized skin infection with some deeper swelling and involvement. That would be called a pyoderma and these lesions can be superficial or even a little deeper. This could be a primary skin problem or secondary to trauma, abrasion, allergies, exposure to ectoparasites (fleas/ticks), or even a tumor. I would advise anything lasting more than a few days to a week and not getting better, would need an exam by your veterinarian to assess. Hopefully this resolves over the next few days but if it’s not getting smaller/better, I would advise Tiger seeing your veterinarian. Thank you and good luck!

My dog has a pink spot on his face below his nose. What to do?

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