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My dog's belly skin is red and dark, spreading to her back legs.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Puggle | Female | spayed | 13 years and 1 month old | 22 lbs

Red and dark brown skin color on abdomen, now moving down underside of back legs.

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 5th, 2017

This can be temporary change for unknown reasons or can be a sign of the start of an yeast infection from a low thyroid or allergy. It will be fine to monitor the area and if you notice lethargy or hair loss and weight gain or scratching then I would get her checked

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