There is a lump on my puppy's chin.

by Mandy
(New York)

I recently got a pug puppy. We brought her home a few days before she turned six weeks, and she will be seven weeks in a few days. Her vet appointments are lined up but I am concerned about a few things and can't really wait. I know Pugs are prone to allergies, her eyes and nose will run on and off throughout the day...though her eyes give off this greenish discharge...do you know if that is normal or not?

But my main concern is that I have watched her grow up since she was three weeks. There was never anything on her chin. Yesterday I saw that there is a lump. Its white and hard. I am hoping that its a pimple or something along those lines, can dogs/puppies get pimples? But while it is making me nervous, I am not sure I should be worried just yet.

What do you think? She is my first puppy so I know I could be overreacting.


Thank you very much!

Mandy




Hi Mandy
You know, it's better to be overly careful, than not careful enough - especially with young puppies. You obviously love your little girl and want the best for her. Those are good things :o)

BUT, you don't want to spoil the time you have with her as a puppy by worrying too much. If you're ever concerned about something, it's always best to talk to your vet and have your mind put at rest.

It does sound as though your pup may have some allergy type issues, but green discharge may indicate an infection. If she's happy and healthy apart from this, doesn't seem overly tired, is eating and drinking normally, and isn't suffering from diarrhea or vomiting, then I doubt you have any urgent worry. However, I would definitely mention the discharge to your vet at her next appointment (which should be soon as you've only just got her).

The lump on her chin is likely just a sebaceous cyst or puppy pimples, they happen. Generally they're nothing to worry about either unless this one seems to grow quickly, or looks red or sore, or she develops others. Again, point it out to your vet at her appointment, but I don't think it's cause for worry.

I know it can be difficult not to panic when you think your pup could be sick, but as long as you seek professional (veterinary) help when this happens, your little girl should be just fine. I wish you the best of luck with her.