My dog has an inflamed spot with black crust and redness. Is he okay?

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I just noticed an inflamed spot on my dog. There is some black crustiness and then redness. Is he okay? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 8 months old | 65 lbs

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that Thor is having some skin issues. A focalized skin lesion can be caused by a variety of reasons, such as trauma/irritation, allergies, or a skin infection (bacterial or fungal). If the area is warm to the touch, has a moist discharge, doesn't improve or Thor seems itchy/uncomfortable, I would recommend he be evaluated by his regular veterinarian to determine the underlying cause for the skin issue and start any treatment that may be needed.

My dog has an inflamed spot with black crust and redness. Is he okay?

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