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My dog has a bald spot, scabs, and yellowish sticky skin. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 11.6845 lbs

I just discovered that Luna has a skin problem, she got a bald spot and I cam feel some scabies underneath her hair. She also has this yellowish sticky thing on her skin. Please help me, what should I do?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on December 16th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This looks like a skin infection possibly. I recommend that you have her evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for the type of infection so that it can be treated appropriately. Best of luck!

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