What causes scabby bumps on my dog's back that bleed when scratched?

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Dog has scab like bumps around her back side. When you scratch them,they come off but has a red bloody like sore left. Pet's info: Dog | English Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 8 months old | 65 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

The most common reason by far for scabbing and dermatologic issues near the hind end and tail base is a flea bite dermatitis. If Dani is not currently protected by an flea / tick medication, I would recommend getting her on something right away. This is particularly important for a dog breed such as an English Bulldog due to their propensity for allergic reactions and underlying skin issues. If she is on a flea / tick preventative, I would carefully comb through her skin to make sure you aren't seeing any live or dead fleas present. If you are unable to find something, consider bringing in Dani to the veterinarian to be assessed, and possibly to have some diagnostics run such as a skin scraping or culture. Hope this makes sense.

What causes scabby bumps on my dog's back that bleed when scratched?

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