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My Boston Terrier has tiny bumps and scabs. Is it an allergy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 27 days old | 14 lbs

Hi, my Boston terrier developed bumps all over his body that I noticed today. They are very small and can really only been seen in the sunlight or if you look for them. If I look under his fur with a flashlight I can see tiny scabs/dry skin where the bumps are. He is not itchy. I gave him an appropriate amount of Benadryl for his weight. He is current on flea and tick medicine, I am with him at all times when he is outside, gets bathed regularly. Is there anything else I can/should do?

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on September 20th, 2017

Hi, It sounds like your dog is having an allergic reaction to something. It could se something in the grass or a small insect bite or many other things. I would monitor him for worsening bumps, vomiting and lethargy. You can bathe him with a steroid shampoo that you can purchase in a pet store, as well as some sprays commercially available for irritated skin. If they are not getting worse, they may just go down in a few days. Make sure you are giving him the proper benedryl dose and this can be given 3 times a day as well. A vet visit is in order if he is not acting right or the bumps get worse. Good luck!

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