If You’ve Ever Noticed Red, Angry-Looking Circles On Your Dog’s Stomach, Your First Instinct Might Be To Rush Them To The Vet— And That’s Completely Understandable.
But Before You Panic, It Turns Out That These Bites Might Not Be As Alarming As They Seem.

The Morinville Veterinary Clinic, Located In Alberta, Canada, Recently Shared Some Reassuring News On Their Facebook Page, Addressing A Common Concern Among Pet Owners.

We Are Getting More And More Phone Calls About Red Bites On Your Dog’s Stomach,” The Clinic Posted And Added:

”These Are A Type Of Fly Bite, And Dogs Generally Get Them From Laying In The Grass. They Look Terrible, But Usually Do Not Bother The Dogs. They Heal Quickly On Their Own And Do Not Require Any Treatment. These Flies Are Usually Around For A Few Weeks Every Spring And Then Go Away. We Hope This Eases Any Worry That You May Have Had About Your Own Dog!”

The Post Quickly Went Viral, With Pet Owners All Over Facebook Sharing Their Own Experiences Of Finding Similar Bites On Their Dogs. Many Expressed Relief, Knowing They Didn’t Need To Rush To The Vet And Avoid A Costly Bill.

”Thank You For The Information. I Was Just Getting Ready To Run Out To The Vet And Spend A Good $200 I Really Don’t Have,” One User Commented.

So, What Exactly Causes These Nasty-Looking Bite Marks? The Culprit Seems To Be Black Flies, Which Are Common Across North America, Especially In The Northern Regions.