What are these red spots on my puppy's tummy? Is it serious?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 25 days old
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.
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Published on January 21st, 2017
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.
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Published on July 10th, 2017
This is a fairly common issue with young dogs and often referred to as puppy pyoderma. The dogs will get a small skin infection in the inguinal region. I recommend a medicated shampoo 2 time a week and an anti histamine. If this does not cause it to resolve you will need to take her to a vet for antibiotics. I would monitor her skin closely and if it looks worse or has any hair loss I would recommend taking her to the vet to evaluate for parasites and other skin issues.
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Published on July 7th, 2021
This could be something called puppy pyoderma, which is the rough equivalent to acne in people. Keep an eye on it and as long as it stays mild there's nothing to worry about it, most puppies outgrow it as they mature. If it does get worse, if he gets itchy, starts licking and/or chewing, then get him in to see your vet since these cases occasionally need medical intervention to heal up more quickly.
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Published on December 31st, 2016
Puppies can get mild bacterial skin infections on their tummies, and this may be what you're describing. Make an appointment with Daisy's vet to get it checked out if more pustules occur, as she may need an antibacterial skin cream to help them resolve.
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