My dog has a scab on its neck for 2 weeks, should I see a vet?

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2 year old pit terrier has scab on neck not sure what it is. Has had 2 weeks. No changes and doesn't seem to hurt. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 50 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

Anytime there is an injury to the skin, a scab should form and should stay in place until the skin underneath is completely healed. If the area of Tula's scab was deep, it can take a while for the skin underneath to completely heal enough for the scab to fall off. If the area around the scab is red or oozing or the scabbed area is enlarging, then I would recommend having Tula examined by your veterinarian. Otherwise, it may just take a little longer to heal on its own. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog has a scab on its neck for 2 weeks, should I see a vet?

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