{"id":20568,"date":"2022-03-25T11:09:06","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:09:06","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:09:06","slug":"can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I pop my dogs blackheads?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#Can_I_pop_my_dogs_blackheads\" title=\"Can I pop my dogs blackheads?\">Can I pop my dogs blackheads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#What_is_this_black_thing_on_my_dog\" title=\"What is this black thing on my dog?\">What is this black thing on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#What_are_the_black_sores_on_my_dog\" title=\"What are the black sores on my dog?\">What are the black sores on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#Can_cysts_on_dogs_be_black\" title=\"Can cysts on dogs be black?\">Can cysts on dogs be black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_blackheads\" title=\"How do I get rid of my dogs blackheads?\">How do I get rid of my dogs blackheads?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_blackheads_on_my_dogs_belly\" title=\"How do I get rid of blackheads on my dog&#8217;s belly?\">How do I get rid of blackheads on my dog&#8217;s belly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#What_if_I_popped_my_dogs_Pimple\" title=\"What if I popped my dogs Pimple?\">What if I popped my dogs Pimple?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#Is_popping_a_dog_pimple_good\" title=\"Is popping a dog pimple good?\">Is popping a dog pimple good?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#What_is_the_black_mole_on_my_dog\" title=\"What is the black mole on my dog?\">What is the black mole on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#Why_is_there_a_small_black_bump_on_my_dog\" title=\"Why is there a small black bump on my dog?\">Why is there a small black bump on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#What_are_black_scabs_on_my_dog\" title=\"What are black scabs on my dog?\">What are black scabs on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#How_do_you_treat_black_scabs_on_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat black scabs on dogs?\">How do you treat black scabs on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#What_are_the_black_spots_on_my_dogs_skin\" title=\"What are the black spots on my dog&#8217;s skin?\">What are the black spots on my dog&#8217;s skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#What_is_a_black_lump_on_my_dog\" title=\"What is a black lump on my dog?\">What is a black lump on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#What_color_are_cysts_on_dogs\" title=\"What color are cysts on dogs?\">What color are cysts on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#What_does_a_cancerous_cyst_look_like_on_a_dog\" title=\"What does a cancerous cyst look like on a dog?\">What does a cancerous cyst look like on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-i-pop-my-dogs-blackheads\/#What_color_are_sebaceous_cysts_on_dogs\" title=\"What color are sebaceous cysts on dogs?\">What color are sebaceous cysts on dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_pop_my_dogs_blackheads\"><\/span>Can I pop my dogs blackheads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog acne is not like human acne, so please <b>do not try to pop your dog&#8217;s pimples. Popping your dog&#8217;s pimples can harm and traumatize your dog&#8217;s skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_this_black_thing_on_my_dog\"><\/span>What is this black thing on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Black specks on your dog or in your dog&#8217;s bed may be <b>flea dirt  the fecal matter from adult fleas. There are two easy ways to check for black specks: Run a flea comb over your dog, making sure the comb reaches the skin through the coat. If black specks are on the comb when you pull it off, they might be flea dirt.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_black_sores_on_my_dog\"><\/span>What are the black sores on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Black spots usually appear on the abdomen, tail, or the back of your dog, black spots on the fur and skin of your pooch are usually an indication of <b>hyper-pigmentation. Hyper-pigmentation results from an increase in natural pigments called melanin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cysts_on_dogs_be_black\"><\/span>Can cysts on dogs be black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They can be red or appear pigmented. Most sebaceous cysts do not require treatment. Hematoma  A hematoma is a bruise that can be blue to black in color. Most often this is associated with some trauma such as hit by a car or other wound.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_blackheads\"><\/span>How do I get rid of my dogs blackheads?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How are Blackheads in Dogs Treated? Straightforward, uncomplicated blackheads are treated <b>with a &#8216;follicle flushing&#8217; shampoo. This is a shampoo containing the ingredient, benzoyl peroxide. The latter is great at getting deep into the follicle and getting rid of the gunk.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_blackheads_on_my_dogs_belly\"><\/span>How do I get rid of blackheads on my dog&#8217;s belly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can get clogged pores just like people do, and these may form pimples or blackheads. Facial acne in dogs usually responds well to <b>frequent cleaning with a benzoyl peroxide cleanser. Pimples or blackheads elsewhere can be a symptom of a bacterial skin infection or seborrhea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_I_popped_my_dogs_Pimple\"><\/span>What if I popped my dogs Pimple?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should never pop a dog&#8217;s zits. Doing so can cause infection and spread pus and oil over your dog&#8217;s skin, prompting another breakout and making her acne worse. You also increase the risk that your pup will develop a canine sebaceous cyst. Essentially giant pimples, these cysts are benign but quite painful.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_popping_a_dog_pimple_good\"><\/span>Is popping a dog pimple good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although it might feel good to pop a pimple, <b>dermatologists advise against it. Popping a pimple can cause infection and scarring, and it may make the pimple more inflamed and noticeable. It also delays the natural healing process. Due to this, it is usually best to leave pimples alone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_black_mole_on_my_dog\"><\/span>What is the black mole on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Melanomas are dark brown or black in color and they look a lot like a mole. These marks can appear on the eyelids, nail bed, mouth, or skin. While some are benign, others are malignant, so it&#8217;s important to check in with the vet since appearance alone cannot reveal reveal if the tumor is malignant or benign.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_there_a_small_black_bump_on_my_dog\"><\/span>Why is there a small black bump on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puncture  <b>A puncture can appear as a black bump in dogs.<\/b><b>Punctures can occur from trauma or from a bite wound from another animal. Abscess  An abscess is a localized pocket of infection that contains pus. The skin over the abscess is generally abnormal in color that can range from red to bruised\/black.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_black_scabs_on_my_dog\"><\/span>What are black scabs on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Parasites are a common cause of crusty scabs on dogs and refer to tiny insects that feed off your dog. They can not always be seen and don&#8217;t have clear symptoms. Be aware that there are many different types of parasites that can cause your dog&#8217;s crusty scabs. Mites\/Mange.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_black_scabs_on_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat black scabs on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avoid wiping off crusty scabs. <b>Soften them with water or coconut oil and allow them to flake off on their own time. Give your dog a teaspoon of coconut oil mixed with his food each day to help maintain softer skin from the inside. Watch for swelling around the scabs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_black_spots_on_my_dogs_skin\"><\/span>What are the black spots on my dog&#8217;s skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether appearing on the abdomen, tail, or the back of your dog, black spots on the fur and skin of your pooch are usually an indication of <b>hyper-pigmentation. Hyper-pigmentation results from an increase in natural pigments referred to as melanin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_black_lump_on_my_dog\"><\/span>What is a black lump on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Melanomas. Melanomas in dogs are not caused by sunlight and are a lot less malignant than human melanomas. <b>Canine melanomas are tumours involving cells that give pigment to the skin. They can be benign or malignant<\/b>2 and appear as dark lumps on the skin that grow slowly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_are_cysts_on_dogs\"><\/span>What color are cysts on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sebaceous cysts appear as a single raised bump that may seem <b>white or slightly blue in color. If it bursts, it will ooze a grayish white, brownish, or cottage-cheese-like discharge.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_cancerous_cyst_look_like_on_a_dog\"><\/span>What does a cancerous cyst look like on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to identify a potentially cancerous lump is to evaluate how that tumor feels when touched. Compared to the soft, fatty characteristics of a lipoma, a cancerous lump will be harder and firm to the touch, appearing as <b>a hard immovable lump on your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_are_sebaceous_cysts_on_dogs\"><\/span>What color are sebaceous cysts on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms Of Sebaceous Cyst In Dogs If your furry friend has a sebaceous cyst, you will notice a lump on the infected area. It usually looks <b>white or slightly blue in color, and they are usually found on the neck, head, upper legs, and torso of your pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can I pop my dogs blackheads?What is this black thing on my dog?What are the black sores on my dog?Can cysts on dogs be black?How do I get rid of my dogs blackheads?How do I get rid of blackheads on my dog&#8217;s belly?What if I popped my dogs Pimple?Is popping a dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20568","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20568"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20568"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20568\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}