My dog has a small red spot, not itchy or painful. What is it?

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My dog has a small red round rash. No satellite lesions. Solid red. No hair loss. No apparent pain or itching. Any idea what it could be? I did not see any bugs attached there. He had a tick last week but it was on his flank. This area is on his lower chest, near from left leg. The smaller red area to the left is his nipple. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 11 months old | 58 lbs

Lauren M. Jones, VMD · Accepted Answer

Bo's lesion looks most suspicious for a bacterial skin infection, but could also be due to ringworm, mange, or bruising. Since it does not seem to be bothering him, you can monitor the lesion for the time being to see if it changes colors, grows, becomes itchy, or spreads elsewhere. You can also try bathing him with an antimicrobial shampoo (here is one example: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=27982 ). However, if the lesion worsens or seems to be causing discomfort, it is worth taking a trip to the vet for evaluation. I hope that all goes well!

My dog has a small red spot, not itchy or painful. What is it?

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