Pimple On My Dog

Pimple On My Dog. My dog has one that looks similar and my vet said it shouldnt be cause for concern. Your dogs growth may be either a chalazion or a hordeolum.

The latter is vet-speak for a sty. Dogs of any age can develop pimples which are usually concentrated on the chin and lip area of the muzzle and can occasionally appear on the dogs belly. These are the parts of skin from which each strand of hair grows.

Sometimes a dog with an uncomfortable zit will rub against the floor or furniture almost as if trying to pop the pimple himself.

You might also notice that your dog has small bumps under his skin rather than on it or find small scars from previous acne outbreaks. Some dogs also get spots on the belly but this tends not to be labeled as acne but more as a spotty. Dog pimples or canine pimples if you like are often indicative of dog acne a common inflammatory benign a non-cancerous skin condition that is associated with dog puberty. Sebum is normally distributed through your dogs fur with protects the skin and gives the fur a healthy shine.