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Why does my dog have rough patches on her nose and near her eye?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old

Bella started getting rough patches on top of her nose. Im not sure if its because if a scrap. But it was on top of her nose not its by her eye

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Answered By Christie Long, DVM

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on November 6th, 2016

It this is indeed due to a scrape, it should have begun resolve in a few days. If hasn't, get your vet to have a look at it. It could be mange, or ringworm, or even a more unusual problem like an autoimmune skin disease.

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