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My dog has small bumps on his skin. Are they pimples or infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

What are these two bump type pimples?

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2017

Those look like pustles, or small spots of infection. If these are the only pustules you see on your dog then you can try to get rid of them by gently cleaning them with dilute hydrogen peroxide and putting some antibiotic ointment on them. If these are widespread throughout the skin and your dog is itchy or bothered by them, then I would recommend you take him in to the vet to be checked out. He will likely need some oral antibiotics to help clear them up. If the pustles come back or get worse then we will need to figure out what the underlying problem is that is causing the breakouts. The most common cause is allergies but there are other causes as well. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck!

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    Those look like pustles, or small spots of infection. If these are the only pustules you see on your dog then you can try to get rid of them by gently cleaning them with dilute hydrogen peroxide and putting some antibiotic ointment on them. If these are widespread throughout the skin and your dog is itchy or bothered by them, then I would recommend you take him in to the vet to be checked out. He will likely need some oral antibiotics to help clear them up. If the pustles come back or get worse then we will need to figure out what the underlying problem is that is causing the breakouts. The most common cause is allergies but there are other causes as well. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck!

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