My pitbull has bumps like mosquito bites after grass. Are they hives?

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Hi, so my 2 year old pitbull has bumps on her thighs, head, and side. They aren't tiny bumps like acne. They feel similar to mosquito bites but there are so many that I don't think that's what they are. She's not itching them or acting weird in any way, but her nose is warm and dry. She was rolling in the grass outside and we had given her a bath earlier today. I'm unsure if that information helps but I just want to make sure she is okay! Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 2 years and 7 months old | 70 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

You may be describing hives. They just look like small patches of fur that stick up a little more than other areas, and the length of pitbull fur makes them very prominent! If you haven't bathed her since rolling in the grass, I would recommend doing that to wash off any allergens that she may have come in contact with. If they don't get better in a few hours, or if she starts coughing, acting lethargic, or has facial swelling, then she should be seen by a vet for injections of antihistamines and steroids to help with the reaction. Also note that the wet or dry of a dog's nose just depends on their current environment and the time since the last licked it. Same thing for cold or warm! I have never included the nose temperature in my physical exam. ;)

My pitbull has bumps like mosquito bites after grass. Are they hives?

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