My 10-day-old puppy has scabs on its head. Is it puppy cradle cap?

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Hello , I have a litter of 7 puppies that are only 10 days old and one of the puppies has two scans on her . I read that it could be cradle cap like what human babies get . What can I do for this ? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 10 days old | 1lb

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Scabs can be from a number of things including some minor skin irritation or injury that is healing. Puppy nails are very sharp, so it is possible a litter mate may have accidentally scratched your pup's head. As long as puppy is eating and acting normally, it is a good idea to just keep an eye on the spot and see if it heals. If the puppy appears sick, the area worsens, or it doesn't heal up, having a vet take a look at it is best as it could indicate a possible skin infection, or parasites that may be causing irritation.

My 10-day-old puppy has scabs on its head. Is it puppy cradle cap?

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