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

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  Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on December 28th, 2016

  She could have a skin infection or an allergic reaction. Since they keep appearing, she should be examined by a vet for treatment. She may need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, or corticosteroid to help treat.

  

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  Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 3rd, 2017

  This sounds quite uncomfortable for Raja Lue Who! One of the most common causes of persistent itching with red bumps is a skin infection, most often caused by underlying allergies to fleas, food or the environment. Other possible issues include ringworm or mange. Skin infections can develop due to persistent scratching, which only becomes more itchy, leading to more scratching, worsening the infection. At this point, make sure that Raja is receiving a high quality flea preventative (such as Nexgard, Bravecto or Advantix). You can also try bathing her in a soothing oatmeal dog shampoo, but I doubt that this will cause a significant improvement in her itching. You should take her to the vet for an exam because skin infections require oral antibiotics and/or medicated shampoos. Depending upon the appearance of her skin, the vet may also talk about skin scrapes or fungal cultures to rule out the presence of mange or ringworm. I hope that she's feeling better soon!

  

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  Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on January 17th, 2017

  He could have a skin infection or an allergic dermatitis. You could bathe him with a medicated dog shampoo and see if that helps. If not, he should be examined by a vet to determine the cause and treat the problem. He may need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, and/or corticosteroid to help.

  

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