What are these red bumps on my 9-month-old dog's belly and face?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 10 months old | 85 lbs
My dog has large red bumps on him on his belly , face, armpits? He's only 9 months
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on July 12th, 2017
This looks like an allergic reaction to something or general allergies. Make sure he is on a good veterinary prescribed flea control. You can try to shampoo him in a chlorhexidine shampoo to help heal the red bumps. You can also Give him 75 mg (3 adult) Benadryl to help with any itching. If he isn't itching and/or the bumps aren't improving, I would contact your vet for an exam to ensure he doesn't need a stronger allergy medicine or antibiotics. I hope this helps!
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Published on February 16th, 2018
This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Princesses regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or Apoquel in order to stop the allergy.
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