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My dog has new skin bumps after being outside. Do I need a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | 9 months and 28 days old | 55 lbs

Worried my dog was outside and didn’t have these until recently and they just started becoming more noticeable curious as to what this is do I need to take her to emergency vet

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on May 29th, 2018

These look like an acute allergic reaction to something she has come in contact with or insect bites and would be expected to resolve uneventfully. Monitor for any distress or breathing difficulties but these are very rare

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