My dog's mouth has red marks getting worse. What should I do?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Lulu. She appears to have an infection in the skin around her mouth. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian this week as she will likely require an antibiotic to clear her skin up. In the meantime, try to keep her muzzle clean and dry. Do not allow her to paw at if she is attempting to do so. I hope this information helps!

It does look a little irritated there. That could be caused by irritation from a muzzle or face halter, or could be regular allergies starting up. I would recommend keeping the area clean and dry, for now. If it's not getting better after 3-5 days, I'd recommend a vet visit to see if she needs most medicated wipes. It's common for young dogs to get superficial bacterial infections around their lips, which usually doesn't require oral antibiotics, but may require a topical treatment. I hope that helps! If it goes away and comes back right away or even next fall, you'll know it's allergies and can start a conversation about that with your vet. Good luck!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Daisy. I am glad that she has an appointment with her veterinarian. She may have an infection around her lips and could require an antibiotic. She may require testing to rule out ringworm and mites. If it is determined that it is not an infection, then I would consider a food allergy or an autoimmune disease. Try to keep the area clean in the meantime. I hope this information helps!

I would guess Lola could have a bacterial infection around her mouth. Trauma could also cause similar lesions. If she seems itchy it is possible that she has an infection secondary to allergies. A bacterial skin infection is often treated with oral antibiotics so I would recommend making an appointment to have your vet take a look.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This could be a contact dermatitis or sensitivity. This is especially likely if Russell had started using a plastic food or water bowl in the last month. If so, switch back to ceramic or steel. There are also auto-immune diseases and allergies that can affect this area. If there is no improvement in one week or if worsening in any way, please see your vet for a closer examination and possible treatment options. Best wishes to you and Russell.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Cola. She may have a mild skin infection along her lip margin there. Try your best to keep the area clean and dry for her. Wipe away any food or drool. If it is not looking better within a few more days, she will need to see her veterinarian. She may need to medication to help the skin heal. You can also discuss the possibility of an allergy to something in her diet. I hope this information helps!

From the photo, Puddin’s mouth does look red and I am suspicious of an infection or an allergic reaction. I recommend to protect the area from any trauma by having her wear an Elizabethan collar at all times. I also recommend to have her examined by the veterinarian to get this cleared up. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.