My dog has a pus-filled pimple on her belly. What could it be?

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My dog has one small human like puss pimple on her belly. She is a jack russel x foxie Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year old

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This is probably due to a severe allergy, although it could also be fleas or mites. First of all, in order to rule out skin parasites, you will need to treat Pippa with a high quality flea treatment (e.g. advocate or advantage), then get her to the vet to perform a skin scrape - this might revile an infection or a mite infestation. If all of those came back negative, the next step is to treat the allergy symptomatically and try discovering the cause of the allergy. Some medications can be given by the vet in order to repair the skin lesions (steroids and antibiotics). simultaneously you should start her on a prescription hypoallergenic diet for at least 2 months. There is also a nice topical spray available if the problem remains on the belly only only, it's called Cortavance and you can get it at the vets.

My dog has a pus-filled pimple on her belly. What could it be?

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