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My dog has a sore for 3 days. Is it a pimple or serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 4 years and 9 months old | 48 lbs

Wondering if I should take my dog in or just keep an eye on this sore. It is day 3 and it does not seem to bother her except if I try and touch it. Not sure if its an ingrown hair or something else.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 20th, 2020

It does look like a pimple/pustule. I would not be overly concerned. It may go away on it's own. I recommend you use these medicated pads on the affected area once a day until healed. It should heal faster with treatment. Hope this helps! https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=117958

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