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My dog has a rash and bald spot not healing with cream. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 7 months and 19 days old | 32 lbs

Wondering what this rash/bald spot is? I’ve been applying diaper rash cream (usually clears her random flare ups in stomach) but this isn’t seeming to go away

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on July 20th, 2019

It's hard to say what it could be. I would recommend having Merlot examined by the vet. It could just be a healing wound, or it could be a bacterial or fungal infection, mites, other parasites, etc. The vet may take a sample for evaluation under the microscope to determine the cause and recommend appropriate treatment.

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