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My dog has a red circle on her leg. Hotspot, ringworm, or cancer?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Female | spayed | 14 lbs

Hello, Amber has a red circle around her ankle area of her front leg. She is acting normal and energetic. Does the images attached look like a hotspot or ringworm? Currently im disinfecting with Betadine and alternating between using triple antibiotics and spraying with an antiseptic & antifungal spray. It dosent look like cancer does it?....

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 17th, 2019

This could be ringworm or a hotspot. It doesn't look like it's cancerous to me, but I can't say that for certain without seeing Amber in person. Have her seen by a vet Monday morning to have this diagnosed and treated. Best of luck.

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