My dog has raw, scabbed sores on her head. Are they infected?

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Hi, She has some sores on the top of her head. I thought they might be from playing with the other dogs but they have only gotten worseover the past 2 weeks. There is a cluster of them on the centre top of her head and they have scabbed up and look really raw. Please help us. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 2 years and 1 month old

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

I will repost with a few added pieces of information since this seems to be a duplicate question. Poor girl. It sounds like perhaps these areas may be infected and in need or oral antibiotics or topical antibiotics to heal properly. Hard to say for sure without seeing this. You can share a photo via private consultation request (if needed). You can try cleaning these areas with Betadine diluted 50:50 with warm water. A thin layer of topical Neosporin or "Hot spot spray" (from your local pet store, this is preferred) can also be applied if the sores are not too deep. If these areas don't start to look better within 3-7 days, then its time to see a vet for proper wound management and oral antibiotics. I hope your poor girl gets better soon!

My dog has raw, scabbed sores on her head. Are they infected?

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