Little White Pimples??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

TLC · 08-26-2006, 12:51 PM

I just noticed that TJ has tiny tiny white pimple like dots all over his belly. They are at the base of some of his hair. What is it??? Can they be something like sweat pimples??? I have NO idea how long he has had them. Has anyone else ever had this on their Yorkie? I have added different food into the mix this past week, I wonder if it is an alleregy of some sort. He is NOT itching and I tried to 'kinda' scrape one off with my nail, but it just get red, like I am scratching a piece of skin off. This is so strange?

ANY IDEAS OR THOUGHTS???

Lacy's Mom · 08-26-2006, 02:32 PM

It's called folliculitis (infected hair follicle). Keep an eye on them and wash the area then put some neosporin on daily so they don't get infected. If they turn green I would go to the vet for an antibiotic. Most likely they will heal on their own.

TLC · 08-26-2006, 02:37 PM

WOW, from what???

I am doing a search online now!

Lacy's Mom · 08-26-2006, 05:16 PM

It's just like how we get pimples. It's bacteria that has formed in a pore. Find an anti-bacterial antifungal shampoo to clean it with and keep it from spreading. I don't know if they sell any for dogs over the counter, but for this a human product should be okay.

08-26-2006, 12:51 PM	#1
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Little White Pimples??? I just noticed that TJ has tiny tiny white pimple like dots all over his belly. They are at the base of some of his hair. What is it??? Can they be something like sweat pimples??? I have NO idea how long he has had them. Has anyone else ever had this on their Yorkie? I have added different food into the mix this past week, I wonder if it is an alleregy of some sort. He is NOT itching and I tried to 'kinda' scrape one off with my nail, but it just get red, like I am scratching a piece of skin off. This is so strange? ANY IDEAS OR THOUGHTS??? __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

08-26-2006, 02:37 PM	#3
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	WOW, from what??? I am doing a search online now! __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

08-26-2006, 02:32 PM	#2
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	It's called folliculitis (infected hair follicle). Keep an eye on them and wash the area then put some neosporin on daily so they don't get infected. If they turn green I would go to the vet for an antibiotic. Most likely they will heal on their own.

08-26-2006, 05:16 PM	#4
Lacy's Mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 3,065	It's just like how we get pimples. It's bacteria that has formed in a pore. Find an anti-bacterial antifungal shampoo to clean it with and keep it from spreading. I don't know if they sell any for dogs over the counter, but for this a human product should be okay.