Small black spots on dogs may be normal pigmentation, or they may be caused by folliculitis, external parasite infection, skin disease, etc. The owner can peel off the dog's hair and check it carefully. If there are no other abnormalities except black dots on the skin, it is more likely to be pigmentation, which is normal. If the dog is also accompanied by symptoms such as skin itching, redness, hair loss, and scabs, it may be caused by folliculitis, external parasite infection, skin disease, etc. At this time, it is necessary to go to the pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time. treat.
1. Pigmentation
Some dogs will develop pigmentation as they age. This is usually called age spots or age spots. It is a natural phenomenon and is Occurs as dogs age. It usually appears on the dog’s abdomen, elbows, around the mouth and nose, around the eyes, etc., in a round or irregular shape, with different shades of color. Although it looks a bit strange, it actually does not harm the dog’s health. It poses a threat to health, so the owner does not need to worry too much.
2. Folliculitis
If the dog consumes too greasy food for a long time, does not bathe for a long time, or has abnormal hormone secretion, it will cause damage to the hair follicles, resulting in folliculitis, and appear The condition of black spots on the body, accompanied by symptoms such as hair loss and skin redness and swelling. If it is not treated in time, folliculitis will develop further and form severe pyoderma. Therefore, it is recommended that owners consult a pet doctor in time for medication treatment.
3. External parasite infection
If the owner has not dewormed the dog for a long time, it is easy to be infected with external parasites such as fleas and lice. These parasites lay eggs in your dog's hair and pass them into their feces in the form of small black scum. In this regard, the owner can put these small black residues into the water. If there are blood spots, it means that there may be fleas or lice on the dog. At this time, the owner needs to perform external deworming on the dog in time.
4. Skin diseases
Some bacterial and fungal infections may also cause small black spots to appear on dogs. In this case, your dog's skin will often become red, swollen, and itchy, and the hair around the small black spots may fall out. If the dog is found to have the above symptoms, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time, and then proceed according to the examinationCheck the results and provide symptomatic treatment.