My dog has a dime-sized spot with red inside on her neck. What is it?

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Happy New Year, my dog has a dime size callus spot on her left side of her neck. It does have some red spots inside it too. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 28 days old | 5 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

With her age I would worry about a ringworm or an infection or mange that is causing that lesion. Ring worm can be contagious to both people and other animals. You can keep Neosporin on the area to keep it clean until you can get to the vet to be checked for sure.

My dog has a dime-sized spot with red inside on her neck. What is it?

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