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My puppy has spreading sores on face, neck, and leg. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 21 days old

My dog has sores all over her face and neck and drifting down her leg i am just wanting advice on what this could be

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 5th, 2017

Being still a puppy it maybe the start of the mange, demodex, or an allergic reaction to something in the environment or food. It is best to have your check take a skin sample and look for mites and see if there is an infection since it is spreading.

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