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Why does my 3-month-old puppy have red spots on her belly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 22 days old | 10 lbs

noticed this on my 3 month old puppies belly, any idea what it is? I’m taking her to the vet in 2 days. But just wanted to see if anyone has an idea

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Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on March 23rd, 2018

If you are talking about the circular areas on her skin along her lower abdomen and the small red areas on her belly, you might be seeing evident of a puppy pyoderma. Pyoderma is an overgrowth of the normal bacteria on the skin. It is very common in puppies and can appear as small red areas, red bumps, white bumps, crusts (scabs), or even rings (called collarettes). Pyodermas in puppies sometimes require antibiotics, but are often easy to resolve with medicated wipes, so your veterinarian may recommend those. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and answered your question. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on April 29th, 2020

    The pictures are a little blurry, but in a 5 month old puppy, it may be what we call "puppy pyoderma." As their little bodies are growing, they can get small pustules, and when they open and start healing, it can leave a red spot that may look a little crusty. It isn't a concern unless they are spreading rapidly or seem to cause discomfort.

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