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My dog has red spots and pimples. Is it a skin infection or allergy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Due to lockdown my stray dog is not vaccined because he come to our house the very next day after lockdown and than he is properly cleaned by me but now after 1 month he is having red spots in his body and some kind ko pimples also

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Answered By Dr. Paula Simons

Veterinarian

Published on April 30th, 2020

What you're describing may be a skin infection or allergy. He may need treatment for parasites or antibiotics but without a veterinary visit it is difficult to say what the cause of skin irritation is.

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