French Bulldog puppy has spots & chafed hair on mouth. What is it?

That spot on Louie could be several things including an injury, skin mites, flea bites, ringworm (which humans can get) or a bacterial infection. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesion with soap once a day and rinse well (don't wash his whole body, just the spot). Protect the area from licking or scratching. If it doesn't start looking better within about a week or if it gets worse, have him examined by the veterinarian who may prescribe medications. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello, and thank you for your question. Possible causes of Frankie's lip issue include a bacterial infection, fungal infection, parasites such as mites, or underlying allergies. Frenchies have deep skin folds on the face, which makes them predisposed to these types of skin issues. The location of the lesion makes it difficult to treat topically, so I would recommend taking Frankie to the vet to be assessed. They may recommend a skin scraping or cytology to rule out some of the above possibilities. At minimum, they can prescribe antibiotics if an infection is suspected, and anti-inflammatory medication to help reduce the redness and itchiness. A hypoallergenic diet trial may also be recommended. In the meantime, you can try gently cleansing the area with a wet puppy wipe. Try to keep him from rubbing or scratching at the face - an e-collar (cone) may be needed for this purpose. I hope this helps, and that Frankie feels better soon!

Black spots on the skin are often an indicator of inflammation. I would recommend that you have Chanel examined by a vet. Bulldogs are notorious from having many different types of skin issues, and early treatment may limit some of their severity. The vet will do a thorough exam, and may take a sample to examine under a microscope, which can check for mites, bacteria, and yeast.

Breeds like French bulldogs are prone to irritation and skin infections in the jowl area. The overhanging lips creates a perfect environment for bacteria. Sometimes this can become itchy. Pets can also develop allergies to foods or certain toys or even food bowls. I recommend to call your veterinarian. They may need to check Marlowe for an infection. They often carry medicated wipes for owners to use at home to prevent irritation and infection. Also make sure to clean his toys, food and water bowls once a week with hot soapy water and rinse well. Make sure his food and water bowls are metal or ceramic. Best of luck.

Those spots on Pepper's ears could be due to superficial bacterial infections, superficial irritation or mites. Make sure Pepper does not scratch at them as this could cause them to worsen. Sometimes these little spots will clear on their own. I recommend to point them out to his vet when he is in for his next vaccine visit. The doctor will likely give you an ointment to apply to the lesions. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post additional questions.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Elvis. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian today as his skin appears uncomfortable. He could be experiencing a skin infection secondary to allergies, fleas, or a problem due to ringworm or mites. His veterinarian will examine him and may recommend skin tests. From there, medications can be prescribed to help him feel better. In the meantime, you can bathe him with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner such as an oatmeal or fatty acid based formula to soothe his skin. I hope this information helps!

Those spots on Koby could be several things including fleas, allergies, skin mites, bacterial infection, ringworm (which humans can get) or endocrine disease. There are a couple things you can do at home and they can help but they may not address the underlying cause. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesions once a day (not his whole body, just the lesions). Also protect the area from trauma by having your pup wear an elizabethan collar at all times. If the lesions do not start improving within a week or if they are getting worse, have him examined by the veterinarian. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.