My puppy has a red welt on her belly. Is it serious if it doesn't bother her?

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My 6 month jack Russell terrier has one red welt on her belly near her genital area. It doesn't seem to be bothering her when I touch it nor does she bother it. Should I be concerned? What could it be? No insects have been found on her.

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is possible this is a small bruise or an insect bite such as a fly bite. I would look over the rest of her body to be sure there aren't other similar areas, and also look at her gums to check for any red spots/dots. If you do find either of these, they could be a sign of a bleeding disorder and a vet's care should be sought ASAP. If this is the only spot on her body and she isn't bothering at it, I would just monitor it for the next few days for changes. If it becomes crusted/scabbed, itchy, increases in size, or she becomes lethargic or develops other spots she should see the vet, but hopefully this is just a single bruise or bite which will resolve over a few days.

My puppy has a red welt on her belly. Is it serious if it doesn't bother her?

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