Fleas, Mites, and More Fleas, mites, and other skin parasites and bugs can give dogs serious skin problems and overall health issues. Bumps may result from a bite from the critters or an allergic reaction caused by the bites on the dog's skin.
The papules (pustules) in dogs are a type of relief bumps smaller than 0.4 inches (1 cm) in diameter that occurs on the dog's skin, including private areas. The causes could be numerous, such as allergies, exposure to toxic substances, or follicular infections. In most cases, they disappear without any treatment.
Abrasion- A superficial rub or wearing of the skin, usually caused by scrapes or environmental damage that may cause bumps on a dog's back. Allergic Dermatitis (Allergies)- Dogs may get bumps through inhaling or direct contact with environmental allergens, ingestion (food, medication), or bacterial infections.
This is called an umbilical hernia. In affected puppies a small amount of the fat from inside the abdomen frequently protrudes from the opening, creating a bump under the skin at the site of the belly button.
Many of the causes of rashes in dogs are the result of bacterial, fungal, or yeast infections. Bacterial skin infections are called pyoderma, which translates from Greek to “pus” and “skin.” Pyoderma typically causes lesions that look like pimples and can also cause crusty, dry, flaky skin.
If your dog looks like he's got a red bump under his eye, he may have a condition called “cherry eye.” Cherry eye is a common condition when a dog's third eyelid (tear gland) moves out of its normal position and is exposed in the corner of the eye as a pink or red swelling.
Officially Called an "Occiput" The other use it serves is to assist the dog's head movement in relation to the spine. The bump is also the home of several nerve endings. Some who practice therapeutic canine massage and acupuncture believe this area of a dog's head is worthy of extra attention.
In many cases, these spots are very natural and may be present from birth. Some dogs develop brown spots on the skin when they get older. They are not itchy or scaly, the skin is not thick and does not cause any harm to the dog at all. There is no need to worry about this.
If your dog has dark spots on their belly that have been increasing in size, or are bothersome to your dog, it is best to have them examined by a vet. These spots can be caused by a wide range of things including allergies, yeast infections, or even small cysts, scabs or tumors.
Fleas, mites, and ticks can cause irritation, exposing your dog to bacteria, yeast, and fungal infections. Demodex mites, walking dandruff, flea allergy dermatitis, and sarcoptic mange (caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite) can all cause rashes on your dog's skin, including her belly and groin area.
These can be caused by a bacteria infection of the hair follicles (bacterial folliculitis), autoimmune diseases, a bacterial skin infection (pyoderma), a fungal skin infection among others. I would recommend taking Sadie to the vet to determine the cause of the pustules, and to prescribe the proper treatment.
Lipomas are created when a lump of fat starts to grow in the soft tissue of the body. While they can develop to dogs in perfectly good health, they are most commonly found in older dogs. That's one reason that veterinarians suggest that you take your pet in for a checkup twice a year as they get older.
Bumps or welts on your dog may be caused by a number of environmental triggers.
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Lumps, bumps, or growths that are located in or around a dog's vulva are not normal and may be associated with injuries, infections, anatomic abnormalities, inflammation, cysts, or tumors.