My dog has red, inflamed spots on her stomach. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years and 1 month old | 24 lbs
My dog has 4 or 5 spots on her stomach that look like warts/ zits. They are very red and inflamed. One is very large and has a black spot in the middle of it. She tried to lick them and I tell her to stop in fear that it will get worse. They just showed up in the last 12 hours.
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Published on August 21st, 2018
This would appear to be localized skin infection. You would need to have Betty examined by your veterinarian for confirmation. Infection can be treated systemically with oral antibiotics and/or topically with shampoos. Place an e-collar (cone) on her to prevent further licking until she sees the doctor.
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Published on November 6th, 2016
This bump could be caused by a number of different things. It could be an insect bite of some kind, a localized bacterial infection or inflammatory reaction, or even a skin growth or tumor. If you just noticed it today, you could try applying a topical antibiotic spray labeled for dogs (available at most pet stores) and monitoring the spot for the next 2-3 days to see if it resolves. If not, I would recommend having it checked by a vet to find out for sure what it is - she may need prescription medication such as an antibiotic, or it may need to be surgically removed.
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Published on May 12th, 2018
This looks like either a puncture wound or an insect bite, i would recommend monitoring it for the next 2-3 weeks, if you think it does not get any better you should take her to the vet in order to get it checked and treated.
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Published on July 16th, 2017
It's hard to say for certain from the photo, but it may be a type of skin tumor. I am concerned that it appears to be a very dark red color and is hairless. Your vet may suggest a needle aspirate or biopsy to determine if the growth is cancerous or not. It may be more apparent in real life that this is something else like an insect bite or sting, or a skin infection. A veterinary physical exam is the best recommendation.
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