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Why does my 6-month puppy have red dots and bumps on her skin?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 22 days old

My 6 mouth old puppy has red dots all over her stomach & she also has bumps that almost look like blisters or pimples on her body. If you look at her back her fur looks like it has lumps in it from the bumps. I would like to know what would cause this & how I can make it better for her.

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 23rd, 2017

I am so sorry Pretty Girl is going through this. On her belly it looks like a little skin infection but on her side it looks like hives. If this just started today I would take her to an emergency veterinarian for a possible allergic reaction. If this has been going on for a few days call your regular veterinarian tomorrow. If you wait then during the night if the bumps that look like hives get worse, her face swells or she has difficulty breathing then take her to an emergency veterinarian asap. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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