German Sheperd with Pimples? under chin

[Gonzo]

Our German Sheperd has about 6 of these pimple looking things under his chin. Anyone ever seen anything like this? I'm not sure what it is. My DH tried to pop a few and got Pus and Oil? I don't know what I should do?

 

[Pampered Chicken]

It may be a plastic allergy. That happened with mine. Dogs are often allergic to plastic. Could also be food allergy. Have you tried a different food? I wouldn't pop them.

 

[Gonzo]

yep, I started him on a new food last month. also, last week I gave him a big ham bone. I wonder if the bone could have caused it?

 

[onthespot]

dogs can also get staph infections on their faces, especially lighter colored areas.

 

[Gonzo]

this area is black, right under his chin. Theres about 6 of them in a row of 2

 

[Brindlebtch]

gonzo&hispeeps :

this area is black, right under his chin. Theres about 6 of them in a row of 2

I was told by a vet that sometimes dogs can get acne just like people, usually on their chin. Really don't know if this is right or not.​

 

[RAWR]

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I was told by a vet that sometimes dogs can get acne just like people, usually on their chin. Really don't know if this is right or not.

i swear, they look just like zits
i was looking at them earlier and they looked big and bout full of puss....like my zits do. so i popped one and puss came out

idk where im going with this
lol

 

[Gonzo]

I know its red and looks painful. I don't know if I should take him to the vet or not? He doesn't act like its bothering him

 

[Iowa Roo Mom]

Diesel used to get them. You kind of see them in this picture:

I figured it was just doggy acne, and it never seemed to bother him. It cleared up with no real intervention on my part, must've outgrew it

 

[gritsar]

Okay, this is going to sound weird...as if you'd expect anything different from the Grits.

Wash the dogs mouth off after he eats, preferably with a little ivory soap and water. Rinse. They should clear up.
Don't ask me how I know this.