Why does my dog have itchy pimple-like bumps under his skin?

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my 5.6 pound 1 year old yorkie has pimple like bumps all over his body under his skin. He is very itchy and tries to bite at them at times, but they do not hurt him. What could they be? Is he okay? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 5.6 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Tyson! This sounds like an allergy or a skin infection of some kind - both of these often cause lots of itchy bumps like this. He will probably need prescription medication (a steroid and/or antibiotics) to treat the problem effectively, so I would recommend taking him to the vet for an exam when you are able to. In the meantime, you can try bathing him in an aloe and oatmeal dog shampoo to help soothe his skin and temporarily relieve the itching - this will not treat the underlying problem causing the bumps, but may help to make him a bit more comfortable until you are able to see the vet.

Why does my dog have itchy pimple-like bumps under his skin?

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