My dog has a sore on her chin/neck. Is it a hot spot? What to do?

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My dog, Motely, has some sort of scrape or open sore on the bottom of her chin/on her neck! Is this a problem, if so how do I fix it? Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Female | 13 years and 7 months old | 70 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Motley. It looks like she has a hot spot there, which is essentially a local infection from her itching at that spot. This can be associated with allergies or perhaps it could have been brought on by a local irritation (such as a bug bite). The area needs to be clipped and cleaned to remove all the dirty debris. She will need to wear an e-collar to protect the area from being scratched on and she will need anti-itch medication and antibiotics. Have her seen by her veterinarian to obtain these medications and have them take a look at the area. Hope this helps and best of luck.

My dog has a sore on her chin/neck. Is it a hot spot? What to do?

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