My dog has a scab-like spot on her snout with no injury. What is it?

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We have noticed this small area on our dogs snout over the last 10 days. It feels a bit like a scab but isn’t flaky or broken skin. There is no lump, it’s just on the surface. We have no knowledge of any injury to the site. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 years and 11 months old

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This area can be either a localized demodex infection, a bacterial infection or a fungal infection (ringworm has to be considered). Thyroid disease can also be considered. If the area of hairloss and scabbing does not improve or completely resolve within 1-2 weeks, then I would recommend taking Indy to your local vet to have the skin tested. If it does not improve, then the appropriate medication (depeding on her skin test results) can be prescribed for Indy to help this resolve. Bset of luck with Indy and her skin. Take care.

My dog has a scab-like spot on her snout with no injury. What is it?

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