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Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 15 lbs
My dog has black stuff around her vaginal area. The hairs contain what looks like sand. She also has black dots around her groin.
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Published on February 1st, 2019
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The dark spots on Chloe's skin may be what are called comedones, which are essentially clogged pores. These are very common in the inguinal and genital area. They are clinically insignificant and should not cause any problems. I hope this is helpful!
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This could be simple "dirt". You can use a pet wipe or a plain, unscented baby wipe to clean her. Monitor for excessive licking, redness, discharge, odor or difficulty urinating. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.
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