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Why does my Rottweiler have brown scabs, especially under his armpit?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | neutered | 110 lbs

What are the brown scab like areas on my Rottweiler, I’ve also noticed a scab under his armpit

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 6th, 2018

Hello, you should provide pictures of these so that we can assess it a little further. Depending on location of the scabs this can indicate anything from flea bites to scabs from scratching excessively due to allergies. Make sure Dakota is on year round flea and tick control. If he is itching excessively, then you can talk to your veterinarian about allergies and medications to control his itchiness. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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