My spayed dog has fluid-filled pimples in her private area. Why?

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She's female and was spayed 2 months ago. She started having one pimple and not there are several. Would like to know what this is, it kind of looks like pimples filled with fluid only in her private area. She does take simparica trio, so not sure if this could be insect bites. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 8 months and 7 days old | 28 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

It looks like a mild skin infection, possibly from the skin in that area staying moist and touching more than other areas on her body. Try keeping the area clean with a mild soap, making sure to completely remove any soap residue with a warm damp washcloth and apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment (without steroid, as steroids slow healing), rubbing it in well. Do this at least daily, and consider bathing her with an oatmeal based pet shampoo to soothe her skin overall. If this area doesn't improve significantly over the next few days, if it gets worse, spreads, if she starts itching or licking excessively, get her in to see your vet as this may be a sign of a an underlying problem that may need more extensive treatment.

My spayed dog has fluid-filled pimples in her private area. Why?

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