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Why does my 1-year-old German Shepherd have black scabs on his penis?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 1 year old | 45 lbs

My 1 year old German Shepherd has little black scabs just above his penis. What could it be?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 18th, 2017

These scabs could be due to a skin infection or a rash. Keep an eye on them, and if the scabs do not go away or increase in skin and area, then I would have Kai seen by a vet for it. You can try giving him an oatmeal to see if that helps.

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