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Why does my dog have a red rash that looks like blood after rabies shot?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 25 days old | 10.4 lbs

My dog has a red rash that looks like blood after getting rabie shots

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 7th, 2018

This actually looks like dried blood. It's difficult to tell from the pictures, but I would first make sure that it's not something that can be washed off. If it's not, then this would be from bleeding under this skin and would indicate a clotting disorder - in this case, it would be an emergency and you should take Frank to the vet as soon as possible. I hope that helps and all is well with Frank.

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