Why does my dog have brown, tacky specks on his underbelly, is it oil?

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Since I adopted my dog in January he has had brown specks attached to the skin and fur under his body, mostly caked around the nipple area and the penis. It has slowly gotten worse over time. The fur feels a bit tacky and appears a little beige in the area the specks are. These specks are definitely not clogged pores since they are above the skin, and he has no history of fleas. He is never around dirt, and he has had a bath three times. I am thinking maybe it is oil or yeast related? Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 1 year and 10 months old | 17 lbs

Christie Long, DVM · Accepted Answer

I don't see much here, and the little black/brown specs I do see just appear to be normal sebaceous material from the oil glands in the hair follicles. You could certainly monitor for more generalized changes, as this may be a sign of a skin condition called sebaceous adenitis. However, at this moment it doesn't look too concerning.

Why does my dog have brown, tacky specks on his underbelly, is it oil?

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