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My puppy has brown spots on his tummy after shampooing. Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 22 days old | 7 lbs

I have a4 month old yorkipoo and i noticed brown spots on his tummy now i just shampooed him and it’s all over should i be concerned??

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Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 1st, 2020

Hello. Those really look like pigment or freckles. It is common for dogs to have areas of pigmentation. Sometimes they darken as thenpuppy ages, but these look completely normal. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

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