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My dog has bumps or flaps on her lip. Are they normal or serious?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 10 months old | 4 lbs

Is this something I should be concerned about? I thought these were bumps but maybe it’s just flaps of her lip? I can “lay” them down (as in it’s manipulative) & it just feels like her normal lip. She lets me touch them with no problem. I just don’t think I’ve noticed it before. She was running around with a hard ball in her mouth this morning & eats fine so I know she’s not in pain. She also recently had check up, bloodwork, Ua & t4 done. Everything was good. This just scares me

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Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on December 15th, 2018

These look like areas of inflammation, if they persist longer than 3 weeks I would recommend getting them checked by your vet who may want to take scrapings or biopsies to rule out any sinister causes
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  • Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 12th, 2018

    HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

    I wouldn't say it is normal but it likely isn't serious. It could be an abrasion from hitting/rubbing his lip on something, an insect bite, the start of an infection or an immune issue. If he isn't bothered by it I would watch it for a bit. If it goes away then it was likely trauma. If it gets wore or persists for more than 2 weeks I would have him seen by your Vet.

    Good luck!

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