My dog has a dark pink patch on his leg. Is it a skin infection?

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Hi - my dog has this patch on his front leg. It has been there for a few months but only recently had it got darker / pinker in colour. I am wiping it with a duxo pyo pad to disinfect it… please can you help with what it is? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 77 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking (if any).

My dog has a dark pink patch on his leg. Is it a skin infection?

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