What are these skin spots on my 4-month-old puppy and how to treat?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 24 days old | 7 lbs
my puppy is 4 months what could these spots be and how to treat it?
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Published on March 25th, 2019
Those areas could be little areas of bacterial infection, ingrown hairs or allergic reaction. You can try washing the area with soap once a day and rinse it well. Make sure she does not lick the area frequently as that will make it worse. An Elizabethan collar can help to prevent licking. If the lesions do not look significantly better in one week, have Royal examined by her veterinarian. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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Published on August 16th, 2017
It's a little difficult to tell from the picture but the things you listed are all good ideas. If the areas are small and not overly irritated, I would consider giving a gentle bath and keeping an eye on it. If it seems to progress, it may be a good idea to have it checked out and consider switching to a flea control that covers more parasites including mites.
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Published on June 13th, 2018
Congrats on your new addition! The picture is a little blurry, but the area looks concerning. Did the breeder give any vaccinations? If so, she may have had a reaction to the vaccination if it was injected into the skin instead of under the skin. Another possibility would be that it is simply a skin reaction/infection from something else. I would recommend having your veterinarian examine the area to determine if it only involves the skin or if it involves any deeper tissue. They may need to take some samples to evaluate under the microscope to determine if the skin infection is bacterial, fungal or even parasitic (like mites). Then they will be able to determine the best treatment to resolve the area. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on June 29th, 2018
It could be local skin infection. You would need to have Ophelia physically examined by your veterinarian for confirmation. Treatment would likely be a combination of topical treatment and systemic antibiotics. Keep the area clean and dry until she sees the vet. If she is licking or chewing, place an e-collar (cone) on her.
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