Why does my German Shepherd puppy have leg pimples after shots?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! You may be referring to a focal infection. However, it is not possible to know this just based on a description. This would require an actual examination of the area to see what may be wrong so that therapy can be recommended. If this continues, I recommend that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Best of luck!

Thank you for being such a good owner to Hachi. I really appreciate that you sent a picture as well. This looks like a picture of a pustule; like a zit. There are so many reasons that can cause pustules or itchy skin on a five month old German Shepherd. some of the most common reasons are: flea allergy dermatitis, bacterial dermatitis, external parasites like scabies, food allergies, and contact dermatitis from something they lay on and may be allergic to. One of the most common diseases that occurs on the underside of the belly is called puppy pyoderma and does need antibiotics to treat effectively. First, you can apply A topical antibacterial medication to this wound until you can be seen by your veterinarian. Second, before applying the ornament, I would bathe your dog thoroughly in her regular shampoo. Third, she needs to be on a monthly prescription flea preventative every month of the year. The best advice to get this pustule treated correctly is to be seen by a veterinarian and have a complete dermatologic examination performed. The vet and they want to do a skin scraping or skin culture so that they can begin a proper course of medications to take care of the itch and the possible infection. I appreciate you using our service. Have a great day

It is possible that is a vaccine reaction but I have not personally seen it manifest that way. If it is a vaccine reaction and it is localized to that one spot I would not worry at this time and just monitor it. If it worsens or does not resolve in a couple of days you should take him back to your vet for an exam. Also, be sure to mention it to the vet before his next vaccines. In the meantime you can get some Benadryl cream (you can buy at any drugstore) and just put a very THIN layer over the affected area twice a day to see if that helps.

This could be what is called puppy pyoderma which is usually caused by bacterial infection. Sometimes a medicated shampoo bath helps but other times antibiotics are needed from your veterinarian. If the spots do not clear up within a 1 to 2 days, or Storm has any signs such as vomiting, diarrhea, or the rash gets worse then she should be seen by her veterinarian.

Hi and thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Pimples on the body of a young puppy are likely caused by an acute allergic reaction to something he came into contact with. There is also the possibility of him having a condition called puppy strangles, which will cause spread of rather large pimples to his face, ears and neck area, and these pimples can then rupture causing discomfort for your pet. It is hard to say for sure which is likely here without a good visual of the area. I recommend considering reposting your question with a photo for a more tailored answer. If the pimples are small however, they are likely just an allergic reaction and may go away on their own, especially if there are just a few. I would recommend monitoring these to see if they get worse. I hope this helps and best of luck with your puppy Logan. Take care.

Pets can get pimple-like lesions for many reasons. Most of the time, a single, small lesion will heal on it's own without intervention. Injections don't generally result in a pimple type lesion unless it gets infected. I recommend to call your vet. If the lesion coincides with injections, they may ask to examine Grace again. Make sure the area is protected from licking and scratching. Keep it clean and dry. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

I recommend to have your puppy examined by the veterinarian. Green coloration generally indicates infection and your puppy may need antibiotics or a topical treatment at this point. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.