Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder is the twelfth book in the globally bestselling Dog Man graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, published by Scholastic. In this installment, Dog Man gets sprayed by a skunk and, after a tomato juice bath removes the stench, is left dyed scarlet red — causing the citizens he protects to shun him. The story follows Dog Man as he must summon his courage to save the very people who cast him out.

Written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey, the series is celebrated for its humor, heart, and accessibility for reluctant readers. The hardcover book is designed for readers ages 6–10 and combines comic-style artwork with prose chapters. The Scarlet Shedder was released on March 19, 2024, simultaneously across the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand, and debuted at #1 on bestseller lists worldwide, selling over a quarter million print copies in its first week.