My dog has a wet, painful scab on his back. Is it a hot spot?

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I have 12 year old toy poodle; I notice scab on back of his back ; notice it’s gotten bigger, I notice a wetness on his skin near the scab it’s not bleeding but if I touch it, it bothers him. I haven’t given him a bath and I’m afraid it might hurt him or something. I am planning to take him to vet soon. He’s still normal; eating and playing normally. He doesn’t show any signs of fatigue or anything else. Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | unneutered | 18 years and 4 months old | 18 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Joey! Thanks for the pictures! It looks like a hot spot which is a superficial skin infection. They pop up and spread quickly. They are raw and tend to be painful to the touch. I do recommend a vet take care of this. I shave all the hair off the area, clean it and send the owner home with oral antibiotics, a steroid taper or apoquel and a medicated spray. The area usually heals in 5-7 days with that plan. I wouldn't bathe him and I would take him to the Vet Monday. If you have clippers and he will let you, you can shave the fur away and clean it. I wish you the best!

My dog has a wet, painful scab on his back. Is it a hot spot?

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