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Why does my puppy have spots on his private area and seem unwell?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 3 months and 9 days old | 40 lbs

Hi my puppy has small dots around his private part and he has been a little down

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Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on December 7th, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be due to a focal infection. You can try to use a medicated shampoo containing chlorhexidine based shampoo and bathe him twice weekly for about 1 week. If he does not get better, have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Alternatively, this could be secondary to allergies. Hopefully it is just an uncomplicated superficial infection. Good luck!
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