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My Labrador has a red dot on his groin, is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 11 months and 6 days old | 80 lbs

I noticed this one red dot on labs groun area. He doesn’t seem to be bothered by it. I washed him with oatmeal and aloe shampoo today

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 3rd, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Judging from the picture, I suspect this is a small wound from a bug bite or a skin infection. It looks as though there was a pustule there previously that potentially ruptured. I would monitor this for now and if it worsens or does not resolve, I would recommend having Cooper examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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