My dog has an itchy, crusty scab on his head. Vet or monitor?

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My Shih Tzu Romeo had been itching and scratching. I noticed a hard or crusty scab on his head not far from his ears. Does he need see vet or can this be monitored? He doesn’t seem to be bothered by it. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 8 years and 3 months old | 12 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

If he doesn't seem to be bothered by it, you could try to clean the area with an wound wash and see if that loosens up the scab. Shaving the hair with a pair of clippers may also help. If the scab persists and/or he has other lesions, then he should be examined and treated by a vet. He may need an antibiotic and allergy medications to help treat.

My dog has an itchy, crusty scab on his head. Vet or monitor?

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