What is this brown rash on my 9-week-old puppy's private area?

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My 9 week old golden retriever appears to have this brown "rash" / bumps on her private area, i've included some photos, any idea what it could be? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 8 days old | 12.5 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Rashes in that area are common. It can be whats called Puppy Pyoderma or it can be more of a hygiene issue (puppies aren't very good at cleaning themselves after using the restroom). You may try using a pet wipe and cleaning her vulva and the area around it after she urinates. If it's a hygiene issue, the rash will generally start to look much better within a few days. If the rash is still present after a week or if you see it gets worse, I recommend to have Daisy examined by the veterinarian. Make sure Daisy is not excessively licking at the area as this can make it worse. I hope this helps.

What is this brown rash on my 9-week-old puppy's private area?

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