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Why does my dog have red itchy bumps on his stomach and legs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 4 years and 5 months old | 90 lbs

my lab, of 4 years old, I recently noticed has had a break out of these red bumps along his stomach, groin, and hind legs. Also a few scattered else where on his body, but mostly concentracted to his stomach adn hind legs. Earlier today they looked like pimples, but I gave him a good bath with a medicated shampoo. The red dots are itchy, along with most of his body. When scratched, he kicks his legs. (which he would normally do, only to certain spots though and not with such light pressure).

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Answered By Cara, DVM, cVMA

Veterinarian

Published on August 1st, 2017

Hi! It looks like Riley may have a skin infection- they commonly occur on the stomach area. Typically they're caused by bacteria or yeast, and can be secondary to allergies, so that would explain the itchiness. I'd take him to your vet, they may want to examine his skin to figure out what kind of infection, and recommend medications for the infection and the itching.

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    Answered By Mara Howard, DVM

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    I'm sorry to hear Riley is having skin issues. Skin lesions if that kind can have a variety of causes, such as allergies, a skin infection, parasites (fleas or mites) or an underlying medical issue. I would recommend he be evaluated by his regular veterinarian to determine the underlying cause for his skin lesions and start on any treatment (antibiotics, anti-itch medication, parasiticide) that may be needed. Good luck!

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