My dog has a sudden skin infection. Is it contagious to other dogs?

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Is this break out or Contagious I have other dogs so I’m checking It seem to happen over night Ive been putting peroxide and liquid bandage on it he’s been like this for 3 day should take him to the vet he’s 3 years old. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 10 months old | 90 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This looks like a nasty bacterial or fungal infection. In order to determine whether it is contagious, one would have to culture a swab and determine the germ that is causing this. Your veterinarian can and should do this. Please take Pablo to your veterinarian soon for an exam.

My dog has a sudden skin infection. Is it contagious to other dogs?

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