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New Pimples on an Older Rat Terrier

by Mirtha

Reader Question
Get female miniature rat terrier 9 yrs.old,In the last year she's been getting pimples.She has no flieas. very clean dog.it seems not to bather her.no redness,no puss.no iching. But in the last month she's getting then more often. she eats a special prescription diet. Dont see a reason why this is happening .She get them and they don't go away. They just small pimples. She lives in a clean environment ,I did my research and see NO reason why this is happening What should I do.? Should I be worry? Please HELP


Answer from Our Team

Small, non-itchy bumps that don't go away can be blocked hair follicles, cysts, warts or small benign growths, which are common in older dogs. Some skin tumors can look like pimples, though, and new bumps that keep appearing should be checked.

Your vet can take a quick needle sample (fine-needle aspirate) from one or two bumps. This simple, low-cost test can often tell what they are. Most skin lumps in dogs are benign, but testing is the only way to be sure.

A prescription diet is very unlikely to cause bumps, but don't change her food without your vet's advice.

See pimples and bumps on dogs.

This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.

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