Richard L. asked

🐕  Dog Health

Hi, we noticed some rough scaly spots on our dog's head yesterday and are unsure if we should take her to the vet. Her name is Riesling, she's 4 years old, and she's a golden retriever. She isn't scratching the area with the spots, but she has been scratching other areas. What could these spots be, and what should we do?

June 10th, 2023

Randy H. answered

The spots on your dog's head are likely a tiny localized bacterial infection. Here are the steps you...

June 10th, 2023

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