My dog has itchy wounds under his fur. Is it a skin infection?

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He is having more wounds beneath his hairs like this u can see more photos as well. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 10 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Then this may be something more serious like a skin infection, or Bruno could be very itchy, and in scratching himself, he is causing the wounds. I'd have him seen by a vet to have the cause of this diagnosed and treated.

My dog has itchy wounds under his fur. Is it a skin infection?

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