My dog has red inflamed bumps on her stomach. When should I see a vet?

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My dog has a red inflamed pimple on her stomac under her belly button. It looks like a human pimple and seems to have been scratched at since here is a small scab on top and some dry white around the scab. She's had it since I adopted her (4 months ago) but it just got inflamed recently. She also has small white bumps lower on her abdomen near her nipple that look like what milia would be for people. What can I do (any natural remedies?) or is this something I have to take her to the vet for? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 36 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm wondering if the 'pimple' in the first picture is potentially part of her spay scar and a suture reaction if she was recently adopted and spayed. You may be able to feel some 'firm' tissue beneath this area if that is the case. It's also possible that this is a small skin mass that has become infected. Dogs can develop milia, but milia are most commonly seen when there is excess cortisol due to a disease like Cushing's. The milia do not typically require treatment but the underlying disease does. Cushing's is common in middle aged to older dogs and other signs include increased thirst, hunger and urination. I think it would be a good idea to have a veterinarian examine her skin to make sure treatment for an infection isn't necessary, and to discuss testing for Cushing's disease if she is showing any other signs.

My dog has red inflamed bumps on her stomach. When should I see a vet?

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