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Why does my dog have a rash with red bumps and dry skin on his belly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old | 40 lbs

My black lab has a rash on his belly and looked like a blisters now th blisters are dried up and has the circle of it as dry skin but on his belly it is little red bumps

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

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Published on June 4th, 2017

Hi. It looks like Jack has a bit of pyoderma or skin infection on his belly. It may be a hypersensitivity reaction to insect bites or contact allergy or he may have a mild bacterial infection. Dogs that swim a lot in ponds or creeks may get this. If this is his only sign and he is not painful or itchy then bathing with a mild antibacterial shampoo may clear it up. If it's bothering him or seems to spread or get worse I recommend taking him into the vet.

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    Answered By Emily, DVM

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    This looks like a bacterial skin infection. It could've been caused by contact allergy such as with grass. You can try using an over the counter pet medicated shampoo however it may require a visit to the veterinarian to get oral antibiotics and better shampoo. It could also be due to ringworm and or a type of mange but these are much less common.

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