Small pustules on the dog's belly may be caused by wound infection, pyoderma, parasite bites, etc. This situation is quite serious. If not treated in time, the pustules are likely to spread to the whole body. Therefore, it is generally recommended that owners take their dogs to the pet hospital for skin scraping staining and microscopic examination, and then provide symptomatic treatment based on the examination results.
1. Wound infection
If the dog’s stomach is injured and the owner does not discover and deal with it in time, the wound infection will become suppurative. At this time, in order to prevent the pustules from spreading to other skin, it is recommended that the owner shave the hair around the dog's pustules in time, then squeeze or incise the pustules, rinse the wound with saline, and then disinfect the wound with iodophor. Apply antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs to your dog’s wounds to prevent infection of the dog’s wounds.
Note: During the wound healing period, the dog needs to wear an Elizabethan collar to prevent the dog from licking the wound, and the wound healing status should be closely observed. If it does not improve, the dog needs to be sent to the pet hospital for treatment in time.
2. Pyoderma
If a dog suffers from pyoderma, symptoms such as pustular rash, small pustules and purulent secretions, skin breakdown, and folliculitis will appear. Severe pyoderma in dogs can also cause skin ulcers, foul odor, and sores covered with purulent secretions, etc. It is recommended that owners pay attention to observation. If they find that their dog has symptoms of pyoderma, they should first go to a pet hospital for examination and diagnosis, and then treat it under the guidance of a doctor to avoid spreading to the whole body and making treatment more difficult.
3. Parasite bites
If the owner does not deworm the dog on time, the dog will be bitten by fleas, lice and other external parasites, which will cause the appearance of parasites on the skin. Large and small pustules, and dogs will also experience symptoms such as skin itching, redness, swelling, hair loss, and increased dandruff. The owner can peel off the dog's hair and check it. If there are some small black particles attached to the roots of the dog's hair, it is likely to be parasite feces. At this time, in addition to cleaning the pustules, the dog must also be expelled. Insect work.