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My female puppy has black stuff around her vulva. What is it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chorkie | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 28 days old | 2 lbs

What is this black stuff on Macy?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 12th, 2019

This looks like pigment around her vulva. If it is new then it could be from skin irritation or licking. If you haven’t seen her licking and there is no redness it may not require any specific treatment. If there are other skin lesions or she seems itchy or you see licking I’d recommend having your vet examine her.

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