My dog has a red, round bald spot on her neck. Is a vet visit urgent?

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My dog has a round bald spot on her neck. Just today it has gotten red which could have been from her being out in the sun. Should I continue to monitor or take her to vet ASAP? She is 5 mo. Old frenchie. Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 15 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I wouldn’t consider it an emergency, but I would recommend taking Scout to the vet to have this evaluated. It could be a bacterial or fungal infection, mites, a small mass, etc. if you see her scratching at it, you may need to cover it with doggie clothes or an e-collar (depending on where it is located).

My dog has a red, round bald spot on her neck. Is a vet visit urgent?

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