Is my dog's skin spot ringworm or hotspot? How concerned should I be?

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I am just looking for a preliminary opinion as to whether this looks more like ringworm or a hotspot or even something else? I know I need to have my vet test it in person, but I can't get there for a couple more days and wonder how concerned I should be. I have other dogs and don't see anything on them. Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | spayed | 13 years and 2 months old

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for your post! It certainly looks like it could resemble ringworm and with tater tots age, it makes her more susceptible to infections with an older immune system. If you haven't had tater tots blood tested in a while, I would also make sure that she does not have any other problems that could cause her immune system to be down. It certainly isn't an emergency and can wait to be seen by your vet. However, that being said, I would still try to keep the other dogs away from her and be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after touching her. I would have your vet scrape her skin to check for mites as well. I would get a plastic cone for tater as well so that she does not chew at the area. Hooefully your vet can determine what this is and get tater on the most appropriate treatment. Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via consultation.

Is my dog's skin spot ringworm or hotspot? How concerned should I be?

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