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What’s wrong with the red pimple on the dog’s mouth?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Michael Jackson
Red pimples around the dog's mouth may be caused by internal heat, mosquito bites, allergies, skin diseases, etc. First of all, if the dog drinks less water and eats too much meat, it will get angry and have red pimples around its mouth. Secondly, dogs will also have red bumps around their mouths when they are bitten by mosquitoes or allergic. In addition, dogs suffering from skin diseases will also develop small, dense red bumps, such as skin diseases caused by fungal infections, mites, fleas, etc. If the specific cause is unknown, it is recommended that the owner consult a pet doctor in time and then receive symptomatic treatment.

1. Getting internal heat

If your dog eats too much meat and drinks less water, it will easily get internal heat and cause red pimples around its mouth. In this case, it is recommended that the owner let the dog drink more water, reduce the amount of meat food, and also feed the dog some fire-clearing vegetables and fruits.

2. Being bitten by mosquitoes

In the summer, there will be a lot of mosquitoes outside. If no protective measures are taken for the dog, the dog will easily be bitten by mosquitoes, causing mouth ulcers. There will be red bumps on the sides, and there will also be itching in the bitten area. The dog will scratch it constantly, making the bitten area red. Therefore, the owner must promptly stop the dog from scratching the area bitten by mosquitoes, use anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation, and pay attention to regularly deworming the dog.

3. Allergy

If the dog comes into contact with an allergen, or eats too many allergenic foods in a short period of time, causing the dog to scratch frequently, it will cause mouth ulcers. Red bumps on the sides. In this case, you need to take the dog to the pet hospital for desensitization injections as soon as possible and check the allergens. In the future, the dog should be kept away from the allergens, and the skin will grow back over time.

4. Suffering from skin diseases

If there is hair loss next to the red pimple on the dog's mouth, and the dog often scratches that area, it is very likely that it is Have a skin disease. It is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time to determine the specific cause and then treat it accordingly. For example, skin diseases caused by mites, fleas, etc. must be dewormed first and then treated with medication, otherwise they will relapse.

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