What are these red spots on my dog's genital area after being outside?

These are likely fly or insect bites. They should fade in the next day or two. If he begins to itch, contact your veterinarian for a dose of Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Place an e-collar (cone) on him to prevent licking. These bites are common in the Spring.

From the appearance in those photos, I suspect those are black fly bites. They can cause pretty dramatic round red lesions that are flat (not raised). While they look impressive, Gnocchi shouldn't be bothered by them. They will gradually go away (it can take a week or two) and are not dangerous. I hope this helps!

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I can see that Pokey has a flat, red, moist area. This can be due to a bug bite (but it does not look like a typical bite from a tick), a localized infection, or an allergic reaction. I would recommend having him looked at by a vet, especially because some may be closed with the holidays coming up. In the meantime, try to keep the area as dry and clean as possible, you can get Pokey an E-collar (or "cone") to place around his neck to prevent him from licking or biting the area. You can also apply a small amount of antibiotic ointment (like Neosporin) to the area. I hope this helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Murphy. Allergies are common causes of skin disease this time of year. Humans inhale environmental allergens such as grasses, weeds, pollens and molds. This results in watery eyes and a runny nose. Dogs can experience this, but they walk through and lay in the grass. Therefore, red and possibly itchy skin tends to occur on the belly and paws. Dog can also develop red spots from insect bites. Rarely a bleeding disorder can occur. In this case, small area of bruising are seen on the dog. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian. He will be examined and detailed questions asked regarding his lifestyle and diet. Testing may be recommended. Based on these results treatment can be started if necessary. If he is acting ill or the spots look like bruising (your pictures are a but blurry), then he needs to see an emergency veterinarian today. I hope this information helps!

It is hard to tell for sure it if both dogs have it I would be most suspicious of black fly bites, which are often just a local irritant. However, the other big concern would be petechia hemorrhages- which could come secondary to things like rat poison exposure! If they are feeling fine and were exposed to flies recently this is more likely but if they seem to feel off or had any other signs of concern it would be safer to take them in!

Hello, thank you for using PetCoach. This looks to be a mild skin infection. Why it happened, we almost never know for sure. It could be from an insect bite but again, no way to know for sure. It does not look serious. I suggest you buy these medicated pads (linked below) and use them twice a day on the affected area. If after about 7-10 days it does not look better then you should have Maxwell examined by your veterinarian. ( https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/223965_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=146660 ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It looks like allergic reaction, possibly to the grass or pollen. If it is not bothering Milo, if he doesn't want scratch it or bite it, you should monitor him today. Typically, this kind of skin rash should go away within a few days. However, if it is itchy, painful or hot to touch, you should take him to your local vets to get treatment with a cream/ointment or anti-inflammatory injection