My Boston Terrier has back bumps that are getting worse. What's wrong?

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! One of the first things you will want to make sure is that you have good flea and tick control for Jaxon. Numerous good options are available over-the-counter such as Advantix II and Seresto. These are also available on Amazon.com K9 Advantix II for Dogs 11 to 20 lbs - 6 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006O073DM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_nOeUzb2XDAWKP Bayer Seresto Flea and Tick Collar for Small Dog, up to 18 lb, 8 Month Protection https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B8CG58U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0OeUzbFAX8V5M Use as labeled. Unfortunately, there are a number of other things that could be going on, so if flea and tick prevention doesn't solve it, you will need to have Jaxon examined by a vet. Another recommendation is bathing every 7-14 days with a non-colloidal oatmeal shampoo available at pet supply stores. Use lukewarm to cool water as it is better for their skin. Avoid getting soap in the eyes, mouth, and nose. Do not bathe more frequently unless directed by a veterinarian. Hope this helps! Skin issues can be very frustrating as they often take a long time to resolve, but hopefully Jaxon's will not have that problem.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The picture you posted is really not clear, so please re-send us the question with more pictures, ideally from a longer distance so we can see better what is going on with Hadley.

Hi, It sounds like your dog is having an allergic reaction to something. It could se something in the grass or a small insect bite or many other things. I would monitor him for worsening bumps, vomiting and lethargy. You can bathe him with a steroid shampoo that you can purchase in a pet store, as well as some sprays commercially available for irritated skin. If they are not getting worse, they may just go down in a few days. Make sure you are giving him the proper benedryl dose and this can be given 3 times a day as well. A vet visit is in order if he is not acting right or the bumps get worse. Good luck!

It is difficult to tell what types of bumps those are without feeling them and potentially doing a fine needle aspirate on them. Given that Kobe is so young, they are hopefully something as simple as a cyst, pustule/pimple, or even an insect bite. You can try applying a warm compress to the area for 5 minutes a few times a day to see if they resolve or rupture. If they don't and especially if they are getting bigger or you are finding more of them, I would take Kobe in to a vet to get checked out. The vet can use a small needle to suck out some cells (fine needle aspirate) and look at them under the microscope to try to figure out what these bumps are and if they need to be treated.

I can't really tell what these are from just by looking at the photos but I suggest you use these medicated wipes on them for 7 days or so. If no improvement then you should have your vet check them out. ( https://www.allivet.com/p-5393-douxo-chlorhexidine-3-ps-pads-for-dogs-and-cats-30.aspx )

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Poor Moyer! It could be hives or a skin infection. Pit's are prone to allergic reactions and allergies. You can start with a medicated shampoo, bathing 2 times per week leaving the lather on the affected areas for 10 minutes of contact before rinsing. You can also start an antihistamine in case it is hives. If there is no improvement in 1-2 weeks I would have her seen since it has already been a while. She may need oral antibiotics if it is a skin infection or steroids if it is hives. Good luck! https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/dog/benadryl/ https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=27307

I am so sorry but the pictures never attached. If Wally has spots I recommend a veterinarian. If you can re-submit the question again with the photos, that way we can see what the spots look like. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.