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What is this strange spot or bump I found on my dog's skin recently?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 9 months and 29 days old | 57 lbs

I saw this on my dogs skin. What could this be?

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on October 3rd, 2017

It could be local follicle infection, however, I cannot be sure without seeing and examining your dog. Follice infection tend to go away without treatment within a few days. If you notice that Marshall has plenty of them or they start to bother him, please take him to your local vet.

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