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Why does my puppy have small bumps on his skin? How to treat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dalmatian | Male | unneutered | 8 months old | 56 lbs

My 8 month old dalmatian puppy has a few small bumps on his body what should I do?

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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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