My 3-month-old Samoyed puppy has dark spots on her skin. Is it normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Samoyed | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 20 days old | 11 lbs
Hi, my Samoyed Puppy has slightly darkened spots on her skin. She’s now 3.5 months old and didn’t have them when I got her. She doesn’t appear to be bothered by them. Should I be concerned? Take her to the vet immediately or can she was til her appointment in two weeks? Can I treat them? She’s not neutered yet.
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Published on December 3rd, 2017
The pictures are pretty blurry so it is difficult to see the spots well. However, young puppies can develop little freckles or increased pigment as they get older. I suspect this is what is going on. If they are crusty, itchy, or have hairloss then they should be looked at soon. Otherwise I think it is probably fine to wait until your appointment. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.
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Published on June 27th, 2022
As a lot of puppy grow the pigmentation in their skin can change significantly. It is quite common to see pinkish skin with black patches throughout. If the skin is completely smooth and flat and the oy change is the colour then this is most likely natural pigmentation and nothing to worry about. If the areas are raised or rough, or there is redness or anything else out of the ordinary such as a smell then it could be signs of an issue such as infection. This would require a vet appointment. To me it sounds like normal pigmentation but if you are still concerned then you could ask your vet to check it the next time you are in.
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