My dog has pink bumps on her belly and private area. What is it?

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My 8 month old shepherd has pink bumps on her belly and private area. She doesn't have fleas and its no where else on her body. What could it be? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 27 days old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Pink bumps on the belly and groin area are most often a sign of a bacterial skin infection called pyoderma - this can occur on its own, or due to an underlying skin condition like allergies, fleas, or skin mites (mange). If the bumps aren't bothering her much and are confined to a fairly small area, you can try using a topical antibiotic spray on the area to see if this helps. If there is no improvement in the next 7-10 days, or if the bumps become itchy or painful or seem to be spreading, it would be best to take her to the vet for an exam, as she may need oral antibiotics or other prescription medication to treat the problem effectively.

My dog has pink bumps on her belly and private area. What is it?

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