Why is my dog's bald spot growing and skin discolored and dry?

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My dog has a bald spot near his shoulder. The skin looks discolored and is a little dry. I’m not sure if he’s been scratching the area more than usual. I’ve been waiting for the patch to get smaller for a couple of weeks now, but I think it’s been slowly getting bigger. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 16 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It could be a ringworm or superficial bacterial skin infection. If it has been getting bigger over the last few weeks, you should really take Milo to your local vets to get the bald patch examined and start treatment. Most likely, the treatment will be in form of antibacterial/antifungal cream or ointment.

Why is my dog's bald spot growing and skin discolored and dry?

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