My dog has a small circular sore/scrape/I’m not sure on her inner front leg. We originally assumed she scraped it on something (she loves escaping fences) but it hasn’t gotten any better. It’s now raised, she licks it and generally won’t let me clean it so i know it’s bothering her. I’m not sure what to do. Pet's info: Dog | Neapolitan Mastiff | Female | spayed | 2 years and 4 months old | 75 lbs

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be due to ringworm. This could also be just a focal skin bacterial infection or secondary to an injury that has not healed, among other possibilities. You can use an e-collar to try to prevent further self trauma. I recommend that you have Tink evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and treat accordingly. Ringworm can be transmitted to humans so just in case this is what is going with Tink, wear gloves when handling this lesion. Good luck and best wishes!

This type of lesion is unfortunately quite generic and could be compatible either with a bacterial or fungal spot of skin infection. Allergic reaction from insect bite usually creates more swelling, but is possible as well. A check up is unfortunately needed to determine underlying cause precisely and set up appropriate treatment plan. 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.

This could indeed be ringworm lesions, but could also signs of an allergy, bacterial infection or other skin irritation. Best to take her to a vet on Tuesday to have your vet examine this and do a brush sample which then can be cultured for fungus. In the meantime wash your hands every time you touch or pet your dog, as a fungal infection is contagious to humans.

You are correct that it could be ringworm. In dogs, the characteristic lesion is circular with the center of it being red (it does look like the ones humans get), but it can be hairless. I would take Archie into the vet first thing in the morning to have the sore examined and diagnosed. If he does have ringworm, the vet will prescribe an anti-fungal to treat it.