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My puppy has red bumps on his penis. What could it be and how to help?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 19 days old | 15 lbs

Hello I noticed these small red bumps around this penis I have no idea what they could be from what should I do.

4 Answers

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 7th, 2017

Hello, this looks like a very mild staph infection, very common in very young puppies. You can bathe your puppy with a mild antibacterial soap or shampoo, one with benzoyl peroxide or chlorhexidine. Allow the soap to remain in contact with the skin for 5-10 minutes before rinsing. Repeat this 1-2x a week & the skin should look better soon. If the skin does not look better soon, please see your veterinarian. Thank you.

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on June 7th, 2017
I would recommend having those checked by a vet at Gates wellness/vaccine appointment. It appears he may have a bit of a skin infection or hypersensitivity reaction. You can try washing him with a mild shampoo first to see if that helps.
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Answered By Emily, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on June 7th, 2017
This looks most like a bacterial infection. Sometimes a pet medicated shampoo helps but other times antibiotics from your veterinarian sre needed. If it spreads, doesn't respond to a shampoo, or there's any increasing redness it should be looked at by a veterinarian
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Answered By Ana M, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on May 15th, 2018
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Jax. He appears to have small pustules in the pictures you have attached. This is usually related to bacterial skin infection. It can be related to self trauma from scratching. Does he seem itchy at all? In other cases puppies will develop a condition known as impetigo. It is a superficialskin infection seen on the bellies of puppies. A lot of times, it will resolve on its own. I would start by bathing him with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner such as an oatmeal or fatty acid based formula. Bathe him twice weekly. If this does not help or if it continues to spread rapidly, he will need to see his veterinarian. I hope this information helps!
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