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My 4-year-old black lab has sores and a raw bottom. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 4 years and 4 months old | 96 lbs

My black lab 4 years old has sores up his back and his bottom is raw and sore. Help?!?!

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Answered By Britni Miller, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 29th, 2017

Roscoe may be having an allergic reaction to something. It could be something in the environment or fleas or something he got into. I recommend taking him to his veterinarian to have it evaluated as he may need medical treatment to resolve the issue.

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