My cockapoo has a red mark on her chin after bath. Is it a burn?

Poor Masha! This looks like a relatively minor skin wound, from what I can tell in the photos. It's possible that her skin may have been accidentally nicked or caught in the clippers during her haircut yesterday - it's very easy for this to happen in small dogs with delicate skin. She also could have scraped or poked herself on something, or this could be a local inflammatory reaction to some type of insect bite. If this is the only spot like this you can see and she is acting normal otherwise, you could opt to monitor it for the next few days to see if it heals up on its own. You could also use a topical antibiotic spray such as Vetericyn or Nutri-Vet on the area as well, if you wish. If it does not seem to be healing within 5-7 days, or if the area around the wound becomes red and swollen, then it would be best to have her seen by a vet - in that case, she would likely need prescription antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication to treat the problem.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Was he recently under anesthesia for surgery? It looks like it could be a burn. Unfortunately as much as we try the warning devices can cause a burn that doesn’t show up for several days. Or could he burned himself on something? Another possibility is a hot spot. I’d take him in to you vet to have it checked. I wish you the best!

It looks like Panda had an insect bite or a small injury to the skin under the collar and either she scratched it or the collar rubbed the area. Sores under collars in the summer when it is hot and humid can become more inflamed than normal. Please leave the collar off for a few days if you can and clean the area with an antibacterial soap. After rinsing and drying it you can apply a thin film of antibacterial ointment to help it heal and keep the the area protected from dirt. This should heal in a few days. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Panda.

I'm so glad Jasper is home! It's also possible (aside from a thermal burn) that redness is a chemical burn, scabies or an allergic reaction. At home you can wash the lesion with soap once and rinse well (don't wash his whole body, just the spot, try to keep soap out of his mouth and nose). Protect the area from licking or scratching and he may need to wear an elizabethan collar. Once it is dried, you can apply a dab of coconut oil once a day and rub it in well. If it doesn't start looking better within about a week or if it gets worse, have him examined by his veterinarian who may prescribe medications. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

You’re right that it can be hard to tell if the cuts came first or after the licking started. It’s possible that the skin was irritated (we call it clipper burn) after grooming, and since dogs lick areas that are uncomfortable, it makes the whole situation worse. The best thing to do is to prevent Pepper from licking anymore. He can wear an e-collar/come for a few days. If the skin isn’t looking better 24 hours after wearing the cone, it may need medications so Pepper should get checked out by his vet.

Since he is acting normal, you can clean the area with soap and water then apply neosporin. It seems small enough to form a scab and heal on its own but if you notice any swelling or bruising or a change in appetite then I would have him checked

Poor guy. It does look like these are scabs due to possible trauma to the skin. If the groomer didn't notice these during the groom, we have to assume they were caused at the groomer. I would have your vet take a look at these areas closely as they likely will need a short course of antibiotics to fully resolve. There is also "hot spot" spray available at your local pet store that MAY resolve this skin infection as an alternative. I hope that Cookie's skin heals up well soon! Best of luck and take care.