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Could my dog's new black spots around her vagina be from a diaper?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 8 months old | 6 lbs

I have a 10 year old yorkie I have noticed 3 new black spots around her vagina. I started two weeks ago putting a diaper on her. Is this the cause?

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 27th, 2017

It may be as the moisture from the diaper can create a skin infection and that pigment can be from a yeast infection. It may also be unrelated and due to changes due to the hormones. I would leave the diaper off and keep the area clean and dry. If you notice an odor or it seems to itch and bother her then I would get it checked

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