What is this on my dog's chin?

[Rouleur]

He's a Springer, 11/12 years old, in very good health. The pinkish area is rough and uneven but he doesn't mind it being touched. I first noticed something there maybe three months ago but it seems to have spread a little, although I'm not sure. Any ideas please as I prefer not to run off to the vets at the slightest thing.

[Granville]

In-growing hairs possibly? Have you given it a gentle squeeze?

My old dog used to get something very similar, if you have it a gentle squeeze loads of hair follicles would come out.

maybe something to mention to the vet on your next visit

[Thevet]

Not sure about the "lesion" or the wiseness of squeezing, could be a superficial infection, possibly folliculitis, which might explain the apparent squeeze effect, I wouuessld recommend pointing it out to your vet at the next visit, unless it gets sore, more widespread or bigger. Not much help I g

[Rouleur]

Thanks for the replies. I've Googled folliculitis (not pleasant!) and it's a possibility so I'll keep an eye on it.

[Thevet]

folliculitis = not pleasant but superficial

[mybrainhurts]

Looks like he's been eating people.

Are all your children accounted for...?

[Mr Gearchange]

my cats get somthing similar when they get gingivitis.

[Rouleur]

mybrainhurts said:

Looks like he's been eating people.

Are all your children accounted for...?

Now you mention it I haven't seen my neighbours' kids lately

[mybrainhurts]

Trouble....