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Puppy has red ring on stomach. Is it ringworm, Lyme, or a bug bite?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Male | neutered | 9 months old | 48 lbs

My puppy has this red ring on his stomach. It was bright red yesterday but has lightened and become a more defined ring today. He has no other symptoms. My dad scared me with saying it’s Lyme disease or ringworm while I found it could just be a fly bite. A vet student told me it’s a staff wheel skin infection and to treat it with hydrogen peroxide. Is this correct?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 10th, 2020

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Duke. This could be ringworm or a sign of lyme disease, but yes it could also be a black fly bite. Black fly bites do not need any treatment. I honestly cannot make a diagnosis from a picture (and neither can a vet student), so I would have him seen by a vet. The vet can diagnose what is causing it and what treatment, if any, is needed. I hope this helps!
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