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What's this skin issue on my puppy? Is it ringworm or an infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 18 days old | 4.4 lbs

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 19th, 2017

I still can't tell for sure, it may be ringworm, it may be a self inflicted wound from scratching and it could also be a bacterial infection. you should take him to your vet and get it checked if it doesn't resolve itself soon.

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    Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 4th, 2018

    Hi. Poor little Sam. It appears little Sam has a pretty bad skin infection. It could be caused by a fungal infection ( such as ring worm), a bacterial infection, or skin parasites. A contact allergen is also possible. With a puppy, and the way the photo appears, my top 2 would be ring work or mites. He will need a full exam, along with a skin scrape to check for mites, a ringworm culture, and probable antibiotics. Good luck

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