Why is my dog scratching and has a muzzle bump with dry patches?

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My dog has a large bump on the side of his muzzle. In addition it to scratching it he is frequently scratching elsewhere. I recently noticed these dry looking patches on the front of his leg at the bend. Any insight? I have attached a couple images. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Male | neutered | 12 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's a little difficult to tell from your picture, but I think the spot on the muzzle looks more like a skin mass or growth that could be infected or inflamed. The other spots look like they might be signs of a bacterial or fungal skin infection which can occur secondary to allergies. I'd recommend having your vet take a look in person.

Why is my dog scratching and has a muzzle bump with dry patches?

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