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Hello, I just found this on my dog's head and I don't know if it's just a scab or a tick bite. I would appreciate your help. Thank you in advance!!
Updated On April 29th, 2018
Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | 5 years and 5 months old
Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM 105
Veterinarian
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Hi there. Thank you for using PetCoach. It is definitely a scab but from what, I don't know. This could be from trauma, an insect bite (like a tick) or the start of a skin infection. Unfortunately there is no way to tell for sure. I wouldn't be overly worried at this stage. Personally, if Buffy were my dog, I would just leave it alone and monitor it. But, if you want to do something at home, you can apply a thin layer of an antibiotic ointment over it twice a day. If it doesn't heal or it looks worse at any stage then get him to your vet for an exam. Hope this helps. Best wishes!
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