Why does my dog have red bumps and irritation from licking her skin?

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My dog was licking herself and I noticed these small red bumps and irritation. Do you know what this is? Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | spayed | 8 years old | 55 lbs

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

It looks like she may have a bacterial infection in the skin there. You can try a product such as this at home for a few days, and put an ecollar (cone of shame) on her to keep her from licking it and making it worse, but if it’s not improving after 3-5 days or if it’s getting worse, get her in to see your vet. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Why does my dog have red bumps and irritation from licking her skin?

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