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Why is my dog's penis tip black? Is this a normal pigmentation?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

I was wondering why the tip of my dog's penis on the outer casing is black?

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 20th, 2018

That is just a normal pigmentation of the skin, nothing to be worried about. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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