What's this on my dog's head? Scab, tick bite, or something else?

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Hello, I just found this on my dog's head and I don't know if it's just a scab or a tick bite. I would appreciate your help. Thank you in advance!! Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | 5 years and 5 months old

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is definitely a scab but from what, I don't know. This could be from trauma, an insect bite (like a tick) or the start of a skin infection. Unfortunately there is no way to tell for sure. I wouldn't be overly worried at this stage. Personally, if Buffy were my dog, I would just leave it alone and monitor it. But, if you want to do something at home, you can apply a thin layer of an antibiotic ointment over it twice a day. If it doesn't heal or it looks worse at any stage then get him to your vet for an exam. Hope this helps. Best wishes!

What's this on my dog's head? Scab, tick bite, or something else?

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