My dog's snout has black scabs & red skin. Why isn't it healing?

Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This area can be either a localized demodex infection, a bacterial infection or a fungal infection (ringworm has to be considered). Thyroid disease can also be considered. If the area of hairloss and scabbing does not improve or completely resolve within 1-2 weeks, then I would recommend taking Indy to your local vet to have the skin tested. If it does not improve, then the appropriate medication (depeding on her skin test results) can be prescribed for Indy to help this resolve. Bset of luck with Indy and her skin. Take care.

There are many reasons for scabs on the nose. It can be related to an injury or autoimmune condition. It can also be related to a disease process within the nose. A physical exam is the only way to know what the cause is. Sometimes these pups even need a biopsy. I recommend to have Lucek seen by his veterinarian. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Scabs like that can be a few things. Sometimes it’s a one time infection. Sometimes it’s related to allergies and sometimes it can be related to hypothyroidism. Your fastest option is to have her examined by the veterinarian. Lesions on the nose may not heal very well with topical medication because pets lick it off. Often they are prescribed systemic medications since they travel in the bloodstream. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello. This looks like it might be an eosinophilic folliculitis & furunculosis. This is often seen on the snout or bridge of nose of dogs mainly because of how the dig & root around leaf litter & under bushes. The initial cause is usually a small sab wound from a sticker or thorn, or even a bug bite. Most often we need to do some cytology or even a small biopsy to identify what is actually going on. At the very least, Holly needs to be on oral & some topical medications, including antibiotics & possibly some steroids to reduce the inflammation. I do hope you can have her seen & have this looked after at your earliest convenience. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

According to the pictures it looks like Nikki may have an infection in her skin. This can be caused by bacteria or yeast. I would recommend having your vet take a look at Nikki, she will most likely need medication to help heal her. I hope Nikki is feeling better soon and then you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Sorry to hear Biscuit is in some discomfort. The second picture to me looks like whatever might have happened initially is definitely already on the road to recovery. There is some evidence of swelling and bruising, but it doesn't appear to be badly infected. That being said, if she is uncomfortable enough to be pawing at the area and bothering at it, it still might be painful. She could probably benefit from an anti-inflammatory prescribed by a vet. I would also encourage you to get her an e-collar to prevent her from causing any self-inflicted trauma, thus re-aggravating the lesion. These can be acquired at pet stores, on line, or through a veterinary office. There are also videos online on how to make homemade ones, though many times these are not as effective or will not hold up for very long in young, rambunctious dogs. If you are worried about possible infection, check the area for heat and take your dog''s temperature (anything above about 103 would be concerning for a dog sitting comfortably at home). You can also use something topically on the area, such as a neosporin ointment as well as something with a steroid to help with itchiness / inflammation to address. Hope this helps.

He may have scraped it, but the skin doesn't look damaged right now, so it may be in the process of healing. It's also possible that it's simply losing the black pigment, which can happen normally. It doesn't appear irritated to me, but I would want to evaluate it in-person to be sure. I think it's fine to just monitor this area for now. I do not see any need for treatment, but you may consider taking him to the vet for an exam if the area appears more read, or develops any further changes that are concerning. I hope that helps and all is well with Winston.