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Why does my dog have an itchy, pimple-like bump on her butt?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 4 years old | 8 lbs

Dove has a huge bite on her butt that seems to get bigger because she is itching. I found one flea but couldnt find anymore. She is on flea meds and heartworm. Im just worried about the bite on her butt because it looks like a bad pimple

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 24th, 2017

Please repost your question with a picture of the suspected bite. Chances are it isn’t a bite and may be a ruptured anal gland, a hot spot or even a skin mass. A picture would help to kind of narrow things down. We look forward to your repost. Or it may be best to have this examined and treated by your local vet, especially if it hasn’t improved on its own within 4-7 days. Take care.

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