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What's causing my puppy's rash on its stomach and back legs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 23 days old | 10 lbs

I recently noticed what appears to be a rash on my puppy's stomach and back legs. What could be the cause?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 16th, 2019

Puppies have very sensitive skin, and that can leave them prone to skim infection. I suspect that Willow has puppy pyoderma (a skin infection). You need to have her seen by a vet to have this diagnosed and treated.

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