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Why does my dog have scab-like lumps on her head and cheeks?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 72 lbs

My dog has about 10 scab like lumps on the top of her head and a couple on her cheeks ?

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on October 1st, 2017

Skin scabs are not specific signs, so it is not possible to say what has caused them without examining your dog. Problems like skin infection, parasites, ringworm, allergy and excessive scratching can all cause scabbing of the skin. Please, take Annie to your vet to find out what is the case of the skin problem and to get treatment for her.

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