My dog's snout has black scabs & red skin. Why isn't it healing?

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My dog has these black crusty scab like things on her snout. They come off easily but seems to leave the skin underneath red. It doesn't seem to be healing, is it something serious ? I thought maybe one of our cats scratch her or something but it seems to not be getting any better. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 3 years and 3 months old | 75 lbs

Rosemary Barber, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi! That doesn't sound too serious to me. It's possible that the area is itchy and she is scratching at it, causing the scabbing. She may be getting insect bites in this area. Keep an eye on her skin, and if this continues, you could always have Zoey checked out by her vet, to be sure there are no skin parasites, or anything else to worry about.

My dog's snout has black scabs & red skin. Why isn't it healing?

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