My dog has bumps on her back end that bleed when bumped. What to do?

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my dog has bumps on her back end if she bumps them they drain blood what can i do to help her. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 45 lbs

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. Skin lesions on the back could be due to fleas. Other possibilities include folliculitis, pyoderma, ringworm, or mites. I would recommend taking Jazzy to the vet within the next few days to confirm the diagnosis. They can check for fleas and do a skin scraping or cytology to rule out other causes. In the meantime, you can try bathing Jazzy with a mild aloe and oatmeal shampoo to help provide some relief until you can get to a vet. If she is biting or scratching at the area, you can place an e-collar (cone) on her head or put a t-shirt on her to help prevent further damage. I hope this helps, and that Jazzy is feeling better soon.

My dog has bumps on her back end that bleed when bumped. What to do?

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