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My dog has black dots, hair loss on belly, and itchy ears. Why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 months and 23 days old

Why does my dog have small black dots on her belly and back where there is missing hair? She also itches her ears

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2016

These small black dots and missing hair could be caused by external parasites, such as fleas and mites, allergies, or illness. Itchy ears could be cause by ear mites or an ear infection. The only way to know for certain what is causing these issues in Lilly is to take her into your vet for a health check. I'd recommend taking her in to see your vet to get an exact diagnosis and correct treatment.

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

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    If she has been scratching and chewing at these areas, the small black dots may be increased pigmentation of the skin - they may appear as black specks or blotches, and the skin in this area may also be somewhat dry or thickened. If this is the case, the discoloration is nothing to worry about - just a side effect of all the scratching. But, I would recommend having her checked out by a vet just to make sure there is no problem. He/she can also help you with the itching problem - itchy skin and ears are most often allergy-related in dogs.

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