What's this red scabbed patch on my dog's leg? Does he need a vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 45 lbs
My dog just recently developed this red scabbed patch on his leg. It's right above his carpal pad about a quarter in size. It hasn't changed much at all since we first noticed it a few days ago. Any ideas on what it could be and if he needs to be taken in for treatment?
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Published on July 2nd, 2018
This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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Published on November 11th, 2017
It does seem infected and the best thing to do is clean it like you have already. It maybe from a bite and he has scratched it to make it worse. Since you already cleaned it, apply neosporin to keep the scab from forming and help heal it. If it is not better in a a day or so then I would have your vet checked it
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