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My Yorkie has small brown spots on her legs and back. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Silky Terrier | Female | spayed | 10 years and 10 months old | 7 lbs

My yorkie has small brown spot all over her hind legs, tail and back. I don’t think it bothers her. I dont see her scratching it. I checked for fleas. Didn’t see anything. What do you think it might be?

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on November 15th, 2017

This looks like simple hyperpigmentation but of course I cannot say for sure without an exam. I would watch it closely. If it is changing or bothering her I would have your vet look at it. If you are unsure, you could have your vet take a look at it just to ensure it is nothing to worry about. the darkening of the skin can be just normal age development or secondary to an old infection or inflammation. Keep a close eye on it! I hope this helps!

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