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Is it normal for my dog to get new spots on her skin as she ages?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Italian Greyhound | Female | spayed | 2 years and 8 months old | 12 lbs

My white Italian greyhound that is three years old seems to be getting several new spots on her skin not her hair but her skin is this normal?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on June 24th, 2017

Some color changes to the skin can be normal with aging. However if the spots appear red, itchy or bothersome to Olive, grow rapidly in size, or develop a wound/sore, then having it checked out by a vet to rule out other issues such as allergies, infection or illness is always best.

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