My dog's lip has a bleeding ulcer. What are my treatment options?

I would be concerned that this lymph node enlargement potentially represents lymphoma. Hopefully one of the vets in your area can do a fine needle aspirate or biopsy of the node to see whether this is indeed cancer, or perhaps an infection that is not responding to the particular antibiotics being given. I would also consider a biopsy of the ulcer on the lip, as that may be a cancerous process which is causing secondary lymph node enlargement.

Place an e-collar (cone) to prevent licking. Keep the area clean and dry. A dab of a triple antibiotic ointment once or twice daily may help. Monitor for swelling, discharge or discomfort associated with the area. Ideally, he should be examined by your veterinarian. Since the skin is broken, he is at risk for infection and may need antibiotics. If he is painful, your vet can prescribe or dispense a pain medication also.

This looks very inflamed and given the severe itching/licking I recommend an urgent physical exam and skin check to rule out infection and identify the underlying trigger such as allergy or immune mediated disease. Referral to a dermatology specialist and biopsy may be worthwhile

Ouch! Poor Celina! That looks very painful. Please make an appointment to have her seen by your vet for further evaluation and treatment, and see the link below for more information on dental care in pets. She will likely need to see your vet for a dental cleaning under anesthesia, during which they can assess the lesion and remove/ treat it appropriately Pain medications meant for humans can be very dangerous (and even deadly) for dogs, so I do not recommend giving any to Celina without consulting with your vet. http://www.vohc.org/veterinary_periodontal_disease.html

It sounds like Kona's skin had a reaction to the cuticle lotion, and the things you are putting on it are not working. Given that the sore has been there for two weeks with no sign of healing, I would take Kona into the vet today or tomorrow for an exam. The vet can clean it, and can prescribe medication to help it heal.

Hi, and thanks for your question. Even though a picture would help to understand better the underlying cause, this presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking/scratching. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

It looks like Decoy most likely has developed an ulcer. The type of ulcer he has is something more commonly seen in cats, but can be seen in dogs on occasion. The typical treatment for it is steroids and antibiotics, which will have to be acquired through a veterinarian. While at the vet, they will also be able to examine it to make sure it is not a growth or mass of some sort. This would be extremely unusual in such a young dog so I wouldn't worry too much about it. The ulcers can be somewhat resistant and take a while to get rid of, but in the end they are usually something perfectly treatable.