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Why does my dog have infected bumps on her stomach, neck, and armpit?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 2 months old

Hi my names Caitlin my dog is a pit mix she has three booster looking things on her stomach, under her neck, and her arm pit area. I don't know what to do I've tried everything. She acts fine still eats and drinks. She full of energy but I know it hurts her.

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on June 8th, 2019

Poor Jaiden! It appears that these areas of skin are infected, based on the greenish discharge and redness I can see in the photos. I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam as soon as you're able to, since she will need prescription antibiotics to treat the infection.

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