My dog has a missing patch of skin on his head. What should I do?

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Just found a patch of SCALP off of the top of my dogs head! We’ve had three visiting dogs this week but they been playing well together. There was no alert given when this happened. Discovered during his daily brushing. What to do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 5 years and 5 months old | 15 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Riley! I would gently clean the area with warm water and antiseptic soap. Keep the wound clean and dry, and monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and he will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. I hope this helps!

My dog has a missing patch of skin on his head. What should I do?

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