My dog has new black freckles on her skin. Should I see a vet?

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I was giving my dog a belly rub and noticed these tiny black freckles on her skin and I’m certain I’ve never seen them there before. If anyone knows what they are and thinks she needs to get a check up please tell me. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 2 years and 2 months old | 17 lbs

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

Skin lesions can be caused by bacterial, parasitic or fungal infection, dietary or environmental allergies or sensitivities, immune system disorders, or a combination of the above. Some dogs can have pigmentation changes from chronic irritation to the area, while others can have normal pigmented areas similar to freckles. If the lesions are not resolving, are getting worse, or are spreading, I recommend making an appointment to have Molly seen by your veterinarian to help determine the cause of the lesion you’ve noticed and to make sure they are treated appropriately. The vet will likely want to look at a sample from the area under the microscope to determine if there is an infection and to figure out what medication is appropriate for treatment.

My dog has new black freckles on her skin. Should I see a vet?

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