Why does my dog have bumps on her private area after finishing heat?

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My 8 month old female dog just finished her first heat 2 weeks ago. I just noticed yesterday these two bumps on her private areas. I have attached photos for reference. She eating and acting normal. I also was able to touch the spot with a warm rag and she did not act like it was hurting her. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 2 days old | 70 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach! Based on the photos you provided, the bumps appear to be papules / pustules that indicate a skin infection. This could be from her licking at the area when she was in heat (which is common). I would disinfect the area with and keep clean with a spray called Miconahex. This is a antimicrobial / antifungal spray that can treat superficial skin infections quite effectively. You can find this spray online quite easily. If you begin to notice any irritation after using the spray, discontinue immediately. If the skin condition worsens or does not resolve, I would recommend scheduling an appointment with a veterinarian to have this looked at. Additional medications may be needed to treat this. I hope this helps!

Why does my dog have bumps on her private area after finishing heat?

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