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My dog has sudden dark black spots on her skin. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

My dog has developed these dark black spots suddenly.its on her whole body but more on this area.is this serious?

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 9th, 2019

Is she itchy or having any other issues? If not it looks like pigment and if they continue to get larger or more than I would have your veterinarian take a look just to be sure. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 25th, 2019

    It’s hard to tell from the picture what your concern is. If your concern is the darker area of skin, I suspect that is probably just a pigmented area of skin and if there’s not a lump associated with it, it is not dangerous. If this doesn’t answer your question, please repost and explain your concern more specifically. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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