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Are black dots on my dog's penis normal or a cause for concern?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Male

My dog has black dots around his penis and i dont know if they are meant to be there?

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

Veterinarian

Published on March 28th, 2018

That is nothing serious and is usually due to the presence of comedones (blackheads). It is not usually related to any disease itself. Usually normal cleaning and any product with Benzoyl peroxide inside can get easily get rid of them (it is not necessary though). 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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