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My dog has red belly bumps, diarrhea, and won't eat. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 2 months and 23 days old

My dog has some bumps on his belly that looks like pimples.. they are white and their surroundings are red. He refuses to eat and he looks so sad and has no energy. His poop is yellow and he looks like he has diarrhea. What can I do plz. I can't afford taking him to a vet.

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 25th, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. From your description, it sounds as though Muffin has a bacterial skin infection and the bumps you are seeing are pustules. If he is lethargic and having diarrhea in addition to the pustules on the skin, I would recommend taking him in to be seen by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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