Why does my dog have a deep hole on her skin near neck or anus?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 5 years and 4 months old | 3.5 lbs
My little 3 1/2 chihuahua as a small deep hole near her neck and next to her anus. Can you please tell me what it could be. I'm really worried about her, please help me, thank you.
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/scratching. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.