My dog has black spots on her back that are red when scraped.

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I have a 10 year old half boxer and half beagle that has these rounding black spots on her back side that when scraped, the skin comes off and it's red? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 10 years and 2 months old | 46 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Those look like infections on Honey. Generally they are bacterial but ringworm (which humans can get) is possible. If they are in fact bacterial, many times the body will clear them up on its own. If it does not go away or gets worse (or Honey is itchy) take her into the vet. Sometimes dogs just get these infections. Other times it indicates allergies or endocrine disorders. Thank you for using Pet Coach!

My dog has black spots on her back that are red when scraped.

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