Why does my dog have popping bumps on his head, ears, and paws?

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My pit has bumps on his head and Below his ears and on his paws and sometimes they pop like a pimple what could that be. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 4 days old | 7 lbs

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

With his age I would be concerned about puppy pyoderma (bacterial skin infection common in young dogs) but a type of mange and secondary bacterial infection is also possible. If this is mange then his skin won't clear without treating both diseases. There is also a possibility of ringworm. Your veterinarian could do an exam and go over in detail the tests for those diseases and treatment options. Alternatively some try an OTC pet medicated shampoo but if the skin doesn't clear up then a visit to the veterinarian is needed.

Why does my dog have popping bumps on his head, ears, and paws?

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