white bumps

[boxergirl76]

I have a 7month old male boxer that recently we have noticed some white puss looking bumps on the under side inbetween his back two legs. Has anyone ever seen this before, he lays in the backyard in the grass and at the dog park so im wondering if somthing is biting him or allergic to the grass not sure if anyone has any suggestions let me know thanks

 

[boxer]

Very likely it's acne Boxer adolescents are pretty prone to that. If he gets it around his face, then making sure you're using stainless steel or ceramic food and water bowls, and washing those frequently in the dishwasher can help, as can cleaning/drying his face after eating. A weak hydrogen peroxide solution can be used topically, if necessary, to help them clear up. But the groin area is another common place to get acne, which is why I think this could be your boy's case. Here's a short article on puppy pyoderma (acne): http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1592&articleid=878

If you don't think that the problem looks like acne, then the alternative you've suggested of either bites or a grass allergy is possible. Not a great deal you can do about that though, other than keeping him out of the grass.

 

[BijousMom]

My boxer gets scaly, crusty bumps on her neck from the mosquitos biting her. I use Hydrogen Peroxide on them and also put a little neosporin cream on them too.

 

[boxergirl76]

Thanks

Thanks for the web site, helped me out alot ...I think thats what he has ..I havent seen it on his face yet ...so thats good, now I dont have to worry.