My dog has bumps after being outside. Is it insect bites or allergies?

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Bailey didn’t have her bumps this morning or last night she has been outside all day today could it be horse flyes or insect bites. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 6 months and 2 days old | 45 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This is probably caused by an allergic reaction. first of all make sure you de-flea Balley regularly every month with a high quality spot on (ex. Advantage) as fleas are by far the most common reason for these reactions. If the fleas are not the problem, it could be an allergic reaction to food or an environmental factor. this is more complicated to treat and will sometimes require medications such as Steroids, anti histamines or Apoquel in order to stop the allergy.

My dog has bumps after being outside. Is it insect bites or allergies?

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