My dog has black spots on her belly. Are they allergies or infection?

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My dog has black spots on her belly that seem to start getting better then get worse again. Could this just be allergies or flea dust or more like a yeast infection? It doesn’t really seem to bother her. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 80 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

This looks like a mild bacterial skin infection. Dogs can get this from laying on damp ground. Often it will go away on its own. You can bathe the area with antibacterial shampoo once or twice weekly to help it heal more quickly. Since she’s not bothered by it I’m not overly concerned. Should it worsen please take her in for an exam. She may need oral antibiotics if is gets bad. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Marley.

My dog has black spots on her belly. Are they allergies or infection?

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