My Boxer has large, itchy bumps on his back. What's wrong with him?

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! A lot if skin bumps can look the same. But for a young dog and the location of it being on a leg it is likely a benign growth called a histiocytoma. They usually spontaneously regress in a few months. The other possibility is a Mast cell tumor, which can be common in Boxers. If the bump grows larger or doesn't go away in 2-3 months I would have your Vet examine it and consider aspirating it to see what it could be. It is never wrong to get it looked at sooner either! I hope this helps!

These bumps could be a contact allergy, bacterial infection or caused by an auto-immune disease. Since Samson is already prone to allergies he may have been poking around somewhere with his mouth/face and had an allergic reaction. If the bumps do not go away within 24 hours I recommend you have your veterinarian examine Samson's mface. Samson may need some antihistamines or a steroid injection or antibiotics if this is a bacterial infection.

Hi, I'm Dr. Johnson. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Jamo! It sounds like Jamo is having an allergic reaction and the raised red bumps are hives. Another possibility is a skin infection. Hives could be from an insect bite, a reaction to something she ate or an environmental allergen. Boxers tend to be a sensitive breed! Ideally I recommend that you bring her to your Vet to have her looked at, I understand your financial dilemma. They will know best the difference between an infection and hives. An infection requires antibiotics while hives from an allergic reaction require steroids and an antihistamine. You could try 2 tablets of 25mg generic benadryl every 8 hours. Just make sure there are no other drugs or decongestants in the benadryl. I wish you the best of luck

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely a reaction to something in the environment causing mild dermatitis. I would continue to monitor it for the next 48 hours. If it does not improve or it worsens, have Jules evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. If it is just mild local irritation, it is expected to resolve relatively quickly. Good luck and have a great day!

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.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I do recommend all abnormal growths be evaluated by a veterinarian to determine if they are benign (non-cancerous) or not. Skin growths can be due to a variety of reasons, including allergies, infection, allergies, warts, or true tumors. What type of growth it is typically can be evaluated by a needle sample by your veterinarian, and then a treatment plan can be made, if needed. Good luck!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Noche. Yes, bumps can be common in Boxers, as can moles. I had a Boxer, and he had a couple of moles. Boxers are more prone to mast cell tumors, so it's important to have every lump and bump checked out by a vet. I hope this helps!