Fur seems lighter and red bumps! Help!

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I just noticed his fur seems lighter directly on top of his back and he has some red bumps. What could this be?!?
 

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I just noticed his fur seems lighter directly on top of his back and he has some red bumps. What could this be?!?

Duke has the same issue and basically it comes n goes. As he gets older he gets it a lot less. According to the vet checks itā€™s his immune system. I thought was staph but that was ruled out. Since heā€™s been on raw he barely has this. That being said, you probably still need a vet check to rule out staph. I do use NuStock which helps a lot!
 
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Duke has the same issue and basically it comes n goes. As he gets older he gets it a lot less. According to the vet checks itā€™s his immune system. I thought was staph but that was ruled out. Since heā€™s been on raw he barely has this. That being said, you probably still need a vet check to rule out staph. I do use NuStock which helps a lot!

Some almost look like scabs. Could it be mange??
 

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Some almost look like scabs. Could it be mange??
You definitely need to get it checked out. It can be mange, staph or allergy. Like I said I had Duke checked out to rule out all the above.

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You definitely need to get it checked out. It can be mange, staph or allergy. Like I said I had Duke checked out to rule out all the above.

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I am going to call vet first thing in the morning! Not sure how he couldā€™ve came in contact with Staph though?!?
 

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I have seen something like that before on Louie. I think it was allergies.


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I have seen something like that before on Louie. I think it was allergies.


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I can believe allergies we have another one with allergy issues. The vet said he shouldnā€™t have an allergy test until he was 2. However, he is on appoquil. So you would think that wouldā€™ve prevented this
 

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Looks like staph to me...
a skin scraping will tell the tale.
Demodectic mange usually starts on the face, head, or front legs of a pup...likely not mange.
 

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I just noticed his fur seems lighter directly on top of his back and he has some red bumps. What could this be?!?

probably staph infection... if he has allergies, it will lessen he immune system which causes the staph. have the vet confirm and be sure to give a good probiotic (refrigerated sauerkraut, raw goats milk, milk keifer, plain yoguart)
 

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