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My pet has red, itchy dots on their skin. What could be the cause?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

What could these red dots be

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Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 26th, 2019

That looks most like a superficial skin infection (usually bacteria, or sometimes yeast) but it could also be a skin parasite or bug bites. I would recommend giving her a bath, and if they don't go away over the next day or two or if she's very itchy at any point, take her to the vet for evaluation.

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