What are these red spots on my puppy's tummy? Is it serious?

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My puppy has like red spots on her tummy. My boyfriend says it's a rash because she sits in her pee sometimes but since technically this is my first dog, I'm freaking out. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 25 days old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Nala! There are a number of things that could cause red spots on her stomach. If they are very small and look like pimples all over her belly, this is a common sign of a bacterial skin infection called pyoderma. If it's more of a flat, red rash, this is more likely to be an allergic reaction or an area of irritated skin, which could be due to sitting in urine if she does this for long periods. I would recommend having her examined by a vet when you can, to determine what is causing the spots - she may need prescription antibiotics or anti-inflammatory medication to treat the problem, depending on the diagnosis.

What are these red spots on my puppy's tummy? Is it serious?

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