Are red bumps and scabs on newborn puppies a skin infection?

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We have new born pups (Cains terrier x Chinese crested, have little red bumps/blisters and scabs on tails, feet, face, back and a little on the eye

Lauren Kennedy, DVM · Accepted Answer

Depending on the age of the pups there could be several things going on. Commonly puppies can get skin infections or an infection from a skin mite called demodex. The scabs could also be caused from the puppies playing and nipping at each other. I would recommend taking the pups in to be evaluated by a vet so an infection can be ruled out. If they do have an infection they will likely need some antibiotics to help clear it up since their immune system has not fully developed.

Are red bumps and scabs on newborn puppies a skin infection?

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