I found a red spot on my dog what could it be? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | 9 months and 28 days old

This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking (if any). Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

That reddened area could be many things: a scratch or abrasion, an ingrown hair, the beginning of a skin infection or a small tumor. It is very important to keep a close eye on that area. If it begins growing, becoming raised or begins to itch, I recommend to have Quincy examined by the veterinarian, If there area is still there in 2 weeks, I also recommend to have it examined. I hope this helps.

From the pic I can see a red spot on the skin which could be an inflamed area. This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking (if any). Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

My dog has a red spot on his skin. What could it be and when to worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | 9 months and 28 days old

I found a red spot on my dog what could it be?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM 130

Veterinarian

Published on May 14th, 2017

Hello, I am sorry to hear of your concern for Kilo. It looks as though this could be an insect bite reaction, if it is just a single location. Other possibilities could be a minor injury from something outside, a focal area of dermatitis, or less likely a fungal infection like ringworm. Without seeing Kilo in person, it is impossible to say for certain what this red spot is, but I would continue to monitor it daily at home. If it increases in size, opens and begins oozing or becomes ulcerated, or more spots appear then a visit to the vet is needed!