My dog has two open bumps on her leg. Are they bites or infected?

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I just found these two bumps on my dogs leg. It’s her back left leg there are two and they seemed to be open, maybe a bite? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 8 years old | 17 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach? It could be some type of bite but it could be secondary to another cause. It looks like the lesions might be infected so she should be examined by a vet for treatment. She may need an oral antibiotic. You could soak her leg in a warm Epsom salt solution until she can be seen by a vet.

My dog has two open bumps on her leg. Are they bites or infected?

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