Why is my dog's black scab flaking off and becoming an open sore?

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My dog has a black scab which flakes away to an open sore. Pet's info: Dog | American Eskimo Dog | Male | neutered | 7 years and 11 months old | 50 lbs

Bobbi Musgrove, DVM · Accepted Answer

Dermatitis or a skin infection can look as your describing. An antibiotic prescribed by your veterinarian may be necessary. If Rascal is itchy he may also need a medication to stop the itchiness and help the skin to heal. I recommend having your veterinarian examine Rascal to get his skin treated appropriately.

Why is my dog's black scab flaking off and becoming an open sore?

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