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My dog has itchy scabs and lumps, plus an eye scab. Could it be fleas?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 8 months and 20 days old | 42 lbs

Small scab under left bottom eyelid he went to daycare 3days ago and played hard idk i noticed it today. Not bothing him..his shoulder n back area are breakingout in small hairless lumps itchy because he scratches or bites until they bleed and scab over. He takes trifexis monthly but roomate has 2 outside inside cats w no prevention nothing happened that i know of. What can i do should i be worried about his eye

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 1st, 2019

I would not be worried about the scab under the eye. It looks to be healing fine. Just monitor it. The scabs all over the body are a bit concerning. I suggest you have him to the vet for an exam to have that checked out.

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