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My dog has a white spot on his nose. Could it be serious or a disease?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 2 months old

I just notice this white spot on his nose.... I am attaching photos kindly see and is ot something serious or start of any new disease?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on February 15th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! From your picture it looks like an area of pigment loss. It could be from scraping the nose, a healing wound, or seasonal. I’d watch it and it a larger area develops have your Vet examine him. I hope his helps!

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