My dog has a white scab on her elbow. What is it and how to treat?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 4 months old | 50 lbs
My dog has a white scab on her elbow. What could it be?
3 Answers
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Published on October 27th, 2017
Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. From your picture, it appears as though this may be a a pustules or infected callus. I would recommend cleaning this with a Betadine and saline solution (light brown color) and apply a medication such as zymox topical ointment twice daily until resolved. If this worsens or does not resolve, I would recommend having this looked at by your veterinarian. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.
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Published on July 24th, 2019
This appears to be an elbow callous - nothing to worry about. You can just put some Vaseline or Neosporin on it to keep it soft. if it starts to change a lot or it bothers him then you should have your vet check it.
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Published on August 3rd, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It looks as though Kaiser may have had an injury or an abrasion to the skin of the elbow. Based on your picture it looks like it is scabbed and might be healing. Just be sure he isn't licking it and keep him on soft surfaces. I don't think you have to go to the Vet unless new areas form or it isn't healed in 10-14 days. Good luck!
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