My dog's red pimple-like rash pops clear liquid. What is it?

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My dog has a red, lifted rash that sort of looks like a cluster of pimples.. When they are popped it's mostly clear liquid with a bit of blood, what could this be? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 6 years and 8 months old | 70 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am not sure where this cluster of pimples is, but if it is on the chin this could be chin acne. This could also be a skin allergic dermatitis to some type of allergen (chemical or environmental). The almost clear contents inside mixed with blood is probably a folliculitis (inflamed hair follicles) which typically requires antibiotics and medicated cleansers to flush out the follicles. If you canno get to your vet right away for treatment, you can try gently cleansing the area with an antiseptic like Betadine diluted 50:50 with warm water or Chlorhexidine 3% diluted as instructed on the bottle (preferred)- available at most Walmart's, to see if this calms things down a bit. Any further treatment depends on the location of the rash and getting your vet involved may be best for Abbie, because he/she can thoroughly examine the area and get her on stronger medications to resolve the skin.

My dog's red pimple-like rash pops clear liquid. What is it?

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