My dog woke up with bumps on his back. What are they and what to do?

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Hello, so this morning i woke up and went outside to feed my dog, a pitbull who is almost a year old, food but i looked at him and saw a lot of bumps on his back? i’ve looked for answers on the internet but i don’t know what it is. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, these are hives so Max is having an allergic reaction to something. He may have been bitten by something or inhaled dust & pollen that initiated the reaction. If he is acting normal, this will probably subside over the next 6-12 hours. If he is in any distress at all, itching, wheezing, drooling or vomiting, he needs veterinary attention. If he does not seem bothered by the bumps, you can try bathing him in a mild oatmeal based shampoo, using only cool water. Let the shampoo sit for about 10 minutes before rinsing. If need be you can repeat this tomorrow. If you are at all worried about how he is acting, please see your veterinarian who has the medications necessary to treat this issue. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog woke up with bumps on his back. What are they and what to do?

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