My dog has a red pimple-like spot in his groin. What should I do?

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My dog has a red spot in his groin with a black dot in the middle of it. It looks like a blackhead at first glimpse. Pet's info: Dog | Scottish Terrier | Male | unneutered | 12 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

This looks like a small pustule - like a pimple from an infected hair follicle. I suggest you use these medicated pads on that lesion 1-2 times per day. If after a few days it does not start to look better OR it looks worse, then he needs to see a vet. ( https://www.allivet.com/p-5393-douxo-chlorhexidine-3-ps-pads-for-dogs-and-cats-30.aspx?SearchTerm=duoxo%20pad+Auto )

My dog has a red pimple-like spot in his groin. What should I do?

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