My dog has scratching pus bumps on his back. What should I do?

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I have a lab sharpe mix he's 1 1/2 and he has they pus filled bumps on his back and tail what are they and what do I need to do to get rid of them? He keeps scratching them. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 65 lbs

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

Skin lesions can be caused by bacterial, parasitic or fungal infection, dietary or environmental allergies or sensitivities, immune system disorders, or a combination of the above. I recommend making an appointment to have Zeus seen by your veterinarian to help determine the cause of the bumps you’ve noticed and to make sure they are treated appropriately. The vet will likely want to look at a sample from the area under the microscope to determine if there is an infection and to figure out what medication is appropriate for treatment. In the meantime, you can bathe Zeus in hypoallergenic shampoo for dogs to clean the area, but this will likely not resolve the lesions.

My dog has scratching pus bumps on his back. What should I do?

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