Why does my German Shepherd have inflamed blisters on his lip?

This could be a ringworm lesion(fungal disease), a vitiligo lesion (where the pigment of the skin is lost), or a wart or other tumor. This will need to be examined in a hands-on matter, the skin needs to be palpated, a possible skin scrape or brush sample taken or a fine needle aspirate, in order to properly diagnose this condition. Once a diagnosis is made it will be clear whether treatment is necessary or not and if so, what kind of treatment. Please schedule an appointment with your veterinarian for an exam.

That lesion looks very inflamed. It’s possible it’s a reaction to something he chewed on but an infection is also possible. I recommend to have him examined by his veterinarian to rule out something more severe like a tooth root abscess. He may also get medication to help heal the lesion. Best of luck.

I presume the area you are talking about is the area on the lower lip just behind the canine tooth where it is a splotchy pink color. That area is where the upper canine rubs when Shelby's mouth is closed, so the tissue in that area tends to get a little thicker for protection. Sometimes those changes can also result in some color changes. Since it is the same on both sides, I suspect it is normal. If either side looks different or seems to be irritated, I would certainly have your veterinarian examine her, but this picture looks normal. Please let me know if that is not the area you were talking about! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Lesions like this can be related to acne, folliculitis or allergies. Typically this does respond to antibiotics but if allergies are the issue, the condition can reoccur. Dogs breeds with heavy jowls/lips are more prone to this condition. Washing all the food/water dishes and all chew toys once a week can help. Your veterinarian may also carry medicated wipes the clean the area daily. Lastly, if allergies are suspected, Jax may need a special diet or even blood testing to determine the offending allergen. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Causes include infection, inflammation, periodontal disease and possibly autoimmune disease. Keep an eye on her and if she is rubbing, place an e-collar (cone) on her to prevent further rubbing or trauma. Ideally, she should be physically examined by your veterinarian to diagnose the underlying cause. Infection can be treated with a course of antibiotics. PeriodontaI disease will need to be addressed with a complete dental cleaning. If necessary, your vet can biopsy the area to collect samples for pathology.

This looks like a growth of some sorts, like an oral papilloma. These are benign tumors of the mouth, lips, and gums. I would have Dakota seen by a vet for it. The vet can confirm if it is an oral papilloma, and can discuss methods to remove it if necessary. Best of luck.

Hello, sorry to hear about Sheba. There are a couple reasons why she may have developed those blisters. One possibility is of puppy strangles which is an auto immune inflammation of the skin around the face and muzzle of dogs. This is usually treated medically. Other causes include infections with parasites, bacteria, or even yeast. Sheba should be evaluated by a veterinarian to look for infectious causes, if none are found, she may then have puppy strangles. Hope this helps and best of luck.