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What are these orange-specked pustules on my dog's belly and thighs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Male | neutered | 10 months and 18 days old | 12 lbs

my 10 month old long hair dachshund has raised round pustulus on his belly and inner thighs they have little orange speck what is this?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on July 25th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely a focal infection or superficial pyoderma. You can try to use a medicated shampoo containing chlorhexidine twice weekly for 2 weeks. If there is no improvement or in the meantime this appears to be getting worse, have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good day!

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