Why does my dog have white patches on his skin? Is it vitiligo?

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Do dogs als have vitiligo like humans have white color patches ? Because I recently notice small white patch on right side of his penis. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Yes they have. Definitive diagnosis goes through a quite logic ruling out process, and skin biopsies may be needed. Many skin infections may cause discoloration and your local vet will need to rule out other possible caused of depigmentation. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Why does my dog have white patches on his skin? Is it vitiligo?

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