Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 2 months old | 8 lbs
My 5 year old Jackchi is in heat.I have noticed a small black patch of skin on her vulva.
1 Answer
Published on January 24th, 2018
It does not appear raised or the tissue inflamed. I would monitor the area for any changes. Some pigment changes can be normal in dogs. If it starts to have an odor or seems to bother her or get bumpy then I would have it checked
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