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Are black spots on my puppy's body normal? Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 5 days old

My puppy is jack russell he is about 7 months I have him a month now I have noticed he has black spots over his body. I was wondering should I bring him to the vet???

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Answered By Emily, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 6th, 2017

These look like normal areas of pigmentation development. It is not uncommon to see this in light colored dogs as they get older. If the spots begin to peel/become irritated, or become raised instead of flat, then a veterinarian should examined them.

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