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Why is my dog balding on her stomach with seed-like bumps forming?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shiba Inu | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 4 months old

Hello, I am the owner of a 2 yr old female Shiba Inu. When she was 6-7 months, she started balding at the center of her stomach below her two front paws. At the time the vet assessed it as the harness being too tight. I allowed the vet to shave the area to take a better look and was assured that the hair would grow back. The hair has not grown back yet and I just little seed like pods nestled in the same area that I can easily press out. Can you please assist me?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 11th, 2019

It really just looks like a mild skin infection/ingrown hairs. I would try using these medicated pads on these areas for a couple weeks to see if it helps. Definitely keep the harness off for now to minimize rubbing. I would start with this and see how she responds. ( https://www.allivet.com/p-5393-douxo-chlorhexidine-3-ps-pads-for-dogs-and-cats-30.aspx?SearchTerm=duoxo%20pad+Auto ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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