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Small scab on a dog's penis a week after grooming: ingrown hair, ringworm or a rash?
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A small scab on my dogs penis he was groomed a week ago but didn’t notice until today when giving a bath could it be ingrown hair or ringworm or rash?
Sorry to hear you're concerned. It seems like a small spot of inflammation. Give it a good cleaning with soap and if you notice any excessive licking or it increases in size to get him seen by a vet.
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