My pug has raw, oozy skin with hair loss on his front legs. Vet?

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My dog has 2 3" long areas around his front legs/torso that are oozy, crusty and raw, with hair loss. He is not scratching or biting the area and doesn't appear to have fleas. I have cleaned the area with peroxide and applied antiobiotic ointment. what is it and should I take him to the vet. He is a 5 year old pug. Thank u. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 14 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

The look like cuts or abrasions. I would look carefully around the house and yard to see if there is anything that Pickles may have run through or gotten tangled in to cause this type of wound. In the first picture, there may be damage deeper than just skin level, and I would recommend that this one be checked out by a vet. You can continue to use the Neosporin and prevent licking, but no need to continue using peroxide. He should definitely be examined by a vet if there is a creamy discharge, discharge with a foul odor, swelling around the wound, or if Pickles develops any other abnormal symptoms.

My pug has raw, oozy skin with hair loss on his front legs. Vet?

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