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What causes raised bumps and a rash on my dog's muzzle and back?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 50 lbs

My dog has a rash on her muzzle and on both sides of her spine and is starting on the top of her tail. What could cause this. The bumps are raised like in a human

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 6th, 2017

This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Chloe regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or Apoquel in order to stop the allergy.

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