My dog has a wet spot near his rear. Could it be hemorrhoids?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 7 years and 3 months old | 81 lbs
I sent a question asking if dogs could have hemorrhoids with a photo. I was ask to send a better photo due to the photo being too dark. please see attached. I have ointment on it now. That is why it looks wet
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Published on April 13th, 2018
Dogs do not get hemorrhoids. This could be a skin infection or an anal gland infection. Unfortunately there is also a possibility that your dog may have a beginning tumor at this site. The earlier such conditions are treated the more likely they can be cured. You will need to schedule an appointment with your vet to have this examined. At best it is just a harmless skin change, but there is no way to determine that from a photograph.
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Published on January 20th, 2019
You will need to take your dog to a veterinarian for a skin exam. This looks like a hotspot, i.e. a bacterial or fungal infection. each of these requires a different treatment, so it is important to find out what is causing this.. Your vet will do a thorough exam, shave, clean and disinfect, and maybe a a skin scrape. He will then discuss the options with you and then prescribe medications, an ointment and/or a shampoo.
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Published on October 31st, 2019
That looks like a hotspot (moist dermatitis). You would need to have Lucky physically examined by your veterinarian for confirmation. Given his other symptoms, an exam is strongly recommended. Treatment for a hotspot typically includes shaving and scrubbing the spot followed up with antibiotics and pain medications. An e-collar (cone) should be placed to prevent scratching or rubbing.
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Published on June 11th, 2017
It is possible this may be a hotspot (moist dermatitis). You will need to have Hades examined by your veterinarian for a definitive diagnosis and for treatment. The area should be clipped and cleaned. Hades may need antibiotics to treat any infection. An e-collar (cone) should be used to prevent scratching or rubbing until the spot is healed.
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