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My 6-month-old puppy has skin problems. What could be causing this?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 23 days old

What is this skin problems on my puppy, 6 months old

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 20th, 2017

This could be ringworm ,this could also be mites or a bacterial infection, you will need to take him to the vet in order to find out what it is exactly as it is impossible to tell from a picture alone.

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