Why does my dog have dry skin, red lumps, and bald spots on his belly?

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My dog skin is dry and he has patches like red small lumps on his belly and looks like bald spots near his hind legs. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 17 days old | 30 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there! Poor Onyx. The photos are a bit blurry, but I can definitely see that he has some redness and hair loss on his stomach and rear legs. There are quite a few different things that can cause these symptoms in a dog this age, so it's hard to say what might be wrong without being able to examine him and run some tests. The most common possibilities would be some type of allergy, a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or skin mites (mange). Treatment will depend on what the underlying problem is, so I would recommend taking him to the vet for an exam when you are able to. He/she can do some simple skin tests if needed to help diagnose the problem and get him started on appropriate medication to treat it. In the meantime, if he seems itchy or uncomfortable, you can try bathing him in an aloe and oatmeal dog shampoo. This will not treat the underlying problem, but may help to soothe his skin and make him feel a little better until you are able to see the vet.

Why does my dog have dry skin, red lumps, and bald spots on his belly?

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