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Why does my Schnauzer have pus-filled bumps on her belly and legs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Female | unspayed | 13.02 lbs

My little schnauser has these little bumys on her belly back legs and butt area... 1 of the bumps on her belly was filled with a yellow puss and im just tring to figure out what it could be

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

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Published on November 18th, 2017

It is not uncommon for that breed to be sensitive to allergies. This can include food, parasites such as fleas, or the environment. Pus is a sign there is an infection but the skin does not seem red or inflamed from your picture. The best thing to do is give her bath and make sure she is on a flea prevention to rule out that allergy. If there is still problems, then your vet can go over treatment options for environmental allergens to prevent this

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