My dog has a weeping neck wound and losing hair. What's wrong?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 16 lbs
There is a smallish weeping wound on my dogs neck/back which just seems to be getting worse and his hair is falling out around it. What could it be?
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on January 18th, 2017
It sounds like your dog has a skin infection so he should be examined by a vet to determine the exact cause. It could be secondary to an injury or possibly allergies. He may need an oral antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory to help treat the problem.
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Published on April 16th, 2017
Even though a picture would help to understand better the underlying cause, this presentation could be due to a trauma or localised spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and eventually antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid licking. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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