My dog's tail has fur loss, crumbly crust, and a black scab. What is it?

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My dog had a patch on the tail where fur loss and thick crumbly crust has formed ... It comes off in chunks like cracker crumbs. There was also what looked like a bloody built up old scab that was black and slightly coned shape u. The middle I the fur patch that fell off- any ideas?

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

That is likely to be due to a bacterial infection. A check up, proper cleaning (with hibiscrub or betadine solutions) and a local (ointment) antibiotic would be needed. It would be best to have a buster collar to avoid him licking the part. Often those ointments have anti-inflammatory meds inside as well.

My dog's tail has fur loss, crumbly crust, and a black scab. What is it?

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