My puppy has a scab on his head with red skin. Does he need a vet?

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there is a scab on my puppies head & his skin is red around it, i’m not sure where it came from and want to know if i need to take him to the vet for medication or examination. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 8 days old | 4 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

This looks like a superficial skin infection that may have been caused by a small scratch or abrasion on the skin that just worsened. There is a chance this can even be a fungal infection. I would definitely take Chapo in to your vet to get this treated. The vet may have to shave the hair to get the skin to breathe well, cleanse it with an antiseptic, and then prescribe oral medication to help this resolve. I would also get Chapo on a flea preventative, if not done so already, because this is a common cause of skin lesions. Best wishes with your puppy Chapo moving forward. I hope his skin heals well soon. Take care

My puppy has a scab on his head with red skin. Does he need a vet?

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