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My dog's dry, irritated skin bumps aren't healing. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 1 month old | 10 lbs

Hi! I have a Miniature Pinscher and she got like 2 pimples on her 2 weeks ago. So i went to the doctor and he said it was okay and we have nothing to worry about. Now its almost 10 and its really dry and shes getting angry if we touching it alot.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 7th, 2020

I don't think this looks serious. I suggest you apply a topical antibiotic cream to the area. If after a week it does not appear to be healing then she should go back to the vet for a follow-up exam.

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