My Pomeranian has unexplained wounds. Should I be worried about them?

I would have panda examined by a vet. A wound like this could be caused by skin infection, ringworm, mange mites, chronic licking from allergies or pain in the foot, etc. The vet will look closely at his skin and may take a small sample to examine under the microscope. Then they can prescribe an appropriate treatment once the cause is known.

If this is a dog bite, there is a very high risk of it turning into an abscess and/or the infection spreading elsewhere, which can be very dangerous to your dog’s health. The bite is likely very sore, and Rony will probably not let you clean it appropriately at home. It sounds like he may need antibiotics based on your description, which can only be prescribed by a vet. Another very serious concern in the case of a bite wound is the possibility of rabies infection, which is transmitted from the saliva of infected mammals, can be passed on to humans, and is fatal. Rory may need a rabies vaccine booster or further treatment after this bite incident. I advise taking Rony to the vet asap for treatment to help keep him healthy and to help prevent Rony from injuring you if you try to clean it yourself.

Hi there, It looks like Panda may have either a bacterial skin infection or bites from a parasite. There is also a chance these a growths on his skin. I would recommend taking Panda to your vet for an exam. They can determine what exactly the bumps are and prescribe medications to clear them up. Best wishes to you and Panda. Thanks for using Pet Coach!

Ouch, looks painful! As there is a hole in the lump that appears ruptured it's possible it may be an abscess that has ruptured, or may be a growth in the process of rapidly changing. Since the wound is so large and actively bleeding it is best to seek veterinary care ASAP to have the site looked at, treated and medications such as antibiotics given to help facilitate healing.

I am sorry to hear about your pug. Photos of the areas you are describing may help give us more information. A thorough examination would be recommended including a skin scrape to check for mange mites, a fungal culture to check for ringworm, and cytology to check for bacteria or yeast overgrowth. There are many different possible causes for skin problems that you describe, and many can be treated with a variety of medications but we need to do testing to determine the cause.

This sounds like he may have gotten into an ant nest or have a secondary skin infection from an allergic reaction. I recommend a veterinary exam and probably antibiotics to heal this skin infection. In the mean time you can bathe Browny in a medicated shampoo and apply a thin film of antibacterial ointment on the sores he can't reach to lick. Your veterinarian can also give medication to reduce the itch and inflammation. This sounds painful also so please take him in soon for treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Browny.

Hello These signs could indicate pain (sometimes a herniated disc and/or high neck pain can manifest as scratching) as well as a skin infection, ringworm and mites like Demodex. Allergic dermatitis (the top three causes are fleas, environmental triggers and food) can also cause this type of itching. As you have already done the bathing and checking her over for fleas I recommend Sheba see her veterinarian for an exam to pinpoint her itching cause and discuss further treatment options