Why are bloody, crusty scabs spreading on my dog's face and neck?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 35 lbs
My dog has had these pussy bloody black crusty scabs on her mouth and lips (not internal but external) and they are spreading to her cheek area and under her neck.
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Published on August 29th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is difficult to know without an examination. However, this is possibly due to a severe infection or even a growth is possible. I would highly recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!
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Published on February 16th, 2022
It looks like she has a skin infection, likely secondary to having allergies. You can bathe her with a medicated shampoo, like Douxo Chlorhexidine, and see if the lesions resolve. Otherwise, she needs to be examined by a vet for an antibiotic to treat the infection.
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Published on July 17th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This looks like a focal infection. You can try to use a medicated shampoo containing chlorhexidine twice weekly for 2 weeks. If there is no improvement or in the meantime this appears to be getting worse, have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!
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Published on July 20th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This looks like a focal infection. You can try to use a medicated shampoo containing chlorhexidine twice weekly for 2 weeks. If there is no improvement or in the meantime this appears to be getting worse, have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
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