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My Pomeranian has unexplained wounds. Should I be worried about them?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | spayed | 10 years and 5 months old

My pom got these wounds, dont know why, i thought it's just a normal spots but then i looked closer Should i be worried?could red ant be the cause?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 13th, 2018

It's not likely to be caused by red ants, it's more likely to be caused by an infection and probably scratching as a result, you will need to take Placky to the vet in order to get it checked and treated ASAP.

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