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Adopting a puppy: What's this skin spot on her back? Is she healthy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed

I am adopting her tomorrow but whats that on her back...and is this puppy healthy??

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 12th, 2019

This may be a skin infection, possibly related to mites. For certain I would recommend to test it and have it checked by your local vet and possibly treat it before adopting her, especially if you have other dogs in the house.

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