My dog has a small spot on his snout, not bothering him. How to treat?

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My dog has a small spot on his snout that is about 1cm in size. It is Not oozing and he doesn't appear distressed by it. Any suggestions on what it may be and how to treat it? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 41 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

That spot on radar could be several things including allergies, skin mites, an autoimmune condition, ringworm (which humans can get) or a bacterial infection. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can use a pet cleansing wipe on the lesion once a day. The problem with topical treatments in this area is that pets lick them off quickly. You could apply a tiny dab of organic coconut oil and rub it in well once a day but he may just lick it off. Protect the areas from licking or scratching and he may need to wear an Elizabethan collar at all times. If the lesion doesn't start looking better within about a week or if it gets worse, have him examined by the veterinarian who may prescribe medications. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog has a small spot on his snout, not bothering him. How to treat?

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