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It sounds more bacterial to me - any chance you can post photos ??

Bacterial skin infections are pretty common esp in warmer weather.

Hi There

Thanks so much for the photo - a picture is worth a 1000 words.

The lesions on your dog's belly look like a classic bacterial infection - those type of lesions are sometimes called "Bulls Eye" lesions - they are circular lesions with darker and lighter areas. Another term is a "Staph" infection or puppy pyoderma.

This is a very common problem - it can occur more often in hot, humid weather or if a dog is swimming or getting wet. It can be secondary to allergies as well. But in a young dog - that is less likely.

Each lesion will dry up and scab over and a new one will form somewhere else - some dogs are itchy and some act like they don't even know it is there.

It is very easily treated - with a broad spectrum skin antibiotic and sometimes bathing with an antibacterial shampoo will help too. Usually after 10-14 days of Antibiotics - everything will be back to normal. Dogs can get repeat infections if the conditions are right but sometimes these clear up the first time and stay away.

For mild cases - I often will try meicated shampoo/ointments alone and if not cleared up in 3-5 days - I use antibiotics. If the dog is itchy I use antibiotics or if the lesions are extensive.

Mange doesn't usually look like that and although a fungal infection can look similar - they are not that common compared to bacterial infections.

These infections are pretty common this time of year - I saw a young Labrador today with the same thing.

I hope this heals up quickly for her.
Keep us posted, Alix