My dog's scab came off. What is this raw, red spot on his skin?

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My dog has bloody wound with scab, we removed the scab to disinfect it with wound spray and now this is left. We can go to vet tomorrow in the mornig (it is night in my country). Can you maybe detect what is this. When we were removing the scab, he didn’t react, so it doesn’t hurt him. Pet's info: Dog | Poodle | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 57 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor guy. This looks like a "hot spot" or superficial pyoderma (infected area) on the skin. This can be caused by an initial knick or scrap on the skin that later got infected and scabbed over. Flea bites are a common cause of hot spots, so its best to keep Bono on flea prevention year round it they are common in your area. Your vet should be able to prescribe some oral antibiotics to help this resolve completely. The wound spray you have may be sufficient, so its best to take it in with you to Bono's vet appt for your vet to see. If not, then the vet will likely recommend another topical to use. I hope that Bono's wound heals well. Best wishes and take care!

My dog's scab came off. What is this raw, red spot on his skin?

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