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Is it normal for my new puppy to have pimples or zits on her skin?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 4 days old | 16.6 lbs

We just got our puppy 2 days ago. We've noticed she has several pimples that have a head. She's got one on her belly, lip, and inside her ear. Is it normal for her to have zits?

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Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 18th, 2018

Congratulations on your sweet new puppy! Immature oil glands can cause little pimple-like lesions. These “pimples” can also be due to a small skin infection (pyoderma). If more of them crop up or Aspen seems itchy in those areas, see your veterinarian. Hope this helps and best of luck to you and Aspen!

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