Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | 14 lbs
My puppy has black pores in tummy and she bites herself no fleas no thicks you can see when you zoom in
1 Answer
Published on February 5th, 2020
Those are blackheads (comedones). They usually do not cause a problem, as I said yesterday. Washing her with a medicated shampoo that contains Benzoyl Peroxide (not hydrogen peroxide) is recommended as that will help to unclog the pores. Do not squeeze them out. ( https://www.allivet.com/p-1520-dermabenss-shampoo.aspx?SearchTerm=benzoyl+Auto )
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