Red spot on the dog's stomach: causes of appearance, species

Everyone knows that a dog is a man's best friend. This animal never betrays, dogs love and respect their masters. But what to do, when something goes wrong with the pet? The dog begins to itch so that it seems as if it has fleas, but it turns out not. After a while, a variety of red spots appear on the skin. The dog refuses food, almost does not drink, and the nose is dry ... Today we will talk about where the red spots on the belly of a dog can appear.

Cause

If your dog has red spots on the abdomen and in the groin area, it is probably an allergic dermatitis. Allergic dermatitis is called the inflammatory process of skin integument, which arises because of the influence on the organism of a dog of a certain allergen.

The red spot on the abdomen of a dog can be small, medium and large, and there may be several varieties at once. It is important to know that the degree of allergenicity of a substance is determined by the genotypic and physiological characteristics of your pet. The most common allergy occurs in the following breeds of dogs:

• Chow-chow;
• pug;
• The French Bulldog ;
• Shar pei;
• English bulldog;
• Pekingese;
• Rate;
• Labrador.

And now let's analyze the types of dermatitis.

Types of allergic dermatitis

So unpleasant for our pets disease is divided into the following types:

1. Dermatitis from fleas. Occurs only in those dogs that are bitten by fleas. Saliva of parasites enters the body of the dog when bitten. Allergies are a consequence of many flea bites. If the dog has red spots on the abdomen, try to get rid of fleas first, if any.
2. Atopic dermatitis. The most unpleasant and hard-to-treat form of the disease. It can only occur in those dogs that are prone to atopy from birth. Allergen can easily become as pollen of a particular plant, as well as a variety of rodents.
3. Contact dermatitis. With this form of the disease, a red stain on the abdomen of the dog appears only in places that are in contact with a certain allergen. The cause of this dermatitis may be a low-quality shampoo or any other product containing an allergen in its composition.
4. Swelling of the Quincke. This is a special kind of dermatitis, which occurs only if a large amount of the allergen gets into the animal's body. Allergen can enter the body with food or with the bite of an insect. This form is considered the most dangerous for the life of a pet. In this situation, you need to contact the professional veterinarian as soon as possible, because only he can prescribe the necessary medications for treatment.
5. Food dermatitis. If your dog eats regular food (not feed), there is a possibility that she may have an allergy to some particular ingredient in her diet (most likely - meat). To save the dog, it is necessary to transfer it to special dog food.

What can make a pet feel better?

As you already knew, a red stain on the belly of a dog is an allergic reaction to something. To treat the course of the disease, you can use special antihistamine drugs, but it is best to consult with the treating veterinarian. You can also smear pet irritation with ointments or special tinctures, however, again, you should first consult the doctor. Do not touch it yourself and do not touch the dog with any stains.

The result

A red spot on the belly of a dog is the first sign that your pet has dermatitis. It is best to immediately consult a doctor who has been working with such situations for several years already, because you can only do harm yourself. Good luck and have a nice day!