Top 10 tiny black dots on dog skin You Need To Know

Let’s talk about yeast (Malassezia dermatitis).

Yeast is a fungus, and it is always present on pets as part of the normal flora of the body, both internally and externally. As long as the body is in balance, all is well. But when the immune system becomes depressed, or when the dog is given antibiotics, or is shaved, or scratches himself, yeast can invade the skin and go underground where it thrives in the hair follicles and throughout the body.

On some dogs you can observe the very earliest signs of yeast when it manifests as little black or brownish specs on the underbelly, around the genitals, or where the legs join the body. These often go unnoticed, being mistaken for dirt, flea specks or simply part of the ageing process. By the time you see this, the yeast infection is systemic throughout the body, similar to seeing a mushroom pop up on the forest floor. By this time the rhizomes (or roots) of the fungus have already covered acres underground. Yeast is the same. And similarly, it comes and goes in a typical annual cycle, waxing and waning with the seasons but it never goes away on its own.

Symptoms of a Yeast infection: Any one of these is a very strong indicator, regardless of how it got started. If there are two or more of these symptoms, it’s pretty much a given that the dog is systemically infected with yeast.

• Chewing or licking the feet, and dark rusty-red hair between the toes. When a dog chews his feet, there’s always a good reason. There’s an itch, a cut, a broken toenail, or something that’s bothering him. But foot- chewing is almost always because there’s a yeast infection between the toes and in the nail beds. The hair is red or rusty-colored because of the yeast, not because of the licking.
• Scratching the ears, or head shaking. Ear mites also cause intense itching in the ears.
• Lethargy and loss of appetite. There are many reasons for this, but when combined with one or more of the symptoms in this list, a yeast over bloom is likely the cause.
• Cyclic manifestation of symptoms (appearing in the spring and going away in the fall), which is often confused with grass allergies and other spring and summer symptoms. True allergies are very rare. Yeast is very common. Best to eliminate the common diseases first.
• Hair loss on the tail and upper back. There can be many reasons for this, but yeast is always one of the problems here.
• Speckles (like tiny black dots) on the underbelly or rust-coloration around the genitals. Daily (or at least weekly) grooming should reveal this early indicator of yeast.
• A foul funky smell and greasy hair (seborrhea), often accompanied by heavy dandruff. This is an active yeast infection of the hair follicles, and relatively easy to reverse with DERMagic products.
• Baldness from having been closely shaved. When a dog is shaved, even for surgery, yeast can literally be injected under the skin by the hot blade, and it will kill the hair follicles eventually. DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion can bring it back.
• Any black skin, especially if associated with hair loss.

So, how do I know if its a yeast infection or an allergy? Or something else?

Well, you dont know for sure at first. But if the condition responds well to a natural topical antifungal, the hair grows back, the black skin disappears, the itching and licking stop, and the underbelly returns to a normal pinkish white, that should tell you something. All these symptoms respond to antifungals, especially to DERMagic Skin Rescue Lotion or Hot Spot Salve. It could well have been an allergic reaction to something that started all this, like a bug or flea bite or a bad reaction to grain in food, for example. But what then happens is that the local immune system doesnt function properly and this allows the yeast to bloom and invade. This is what many veterinarians can miss.

So how do I fix this problem? It’s simple just use the The DERMagic System!  Just follow the instructions, take lots of before, during and after photos, and keep us posted on how things progress.  Remember that patience and persistence are the keys to success!

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• Sumary: Lets talk about yeast (Malassezia dermatitis). Yeast is a fungus, and it is always present on pets as part of the normal flora of the body.

• Matching Result: Speckles (like tiny black dots) on the underbelly or rust-coloration around the genitals. Daily (or at least weekly) grooming should reveal this early indicator …

• Intro: Dog Yeast Infections Let’s talk about yeast (Malassezia dermatitis). Yeast is a fungus, and it is always present on pets as part of the normal flora of the body, both internally and externally. As long as the body is in balance, all is well. But when the immune system becomes depressed, or when the dog is given antibiotics, or is shaved, or scratches himself, yeast can invade the skin and go underground where it thrives in the hair follicles and throughout the body. On some dogs you can observe the very earliest signs of yeast when it manifests as little…

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• Sumary: So, you’re fussing your dog at home… but then, as you idly part the hair, you notice it… The Black Spot. What could it be? Is it cancer? Is it a sign1

• Matching Result: Several things can cause dark spots in the coat, including parasites and seborrhoea. With the skin itself, dark spots may be caused by inflammation or hormonal …

• Intro: Black spots on dog’s skin – Your Dog’s Skin – Douxo S3 UK Black spots on dog’s skin… is it serious? Black spots? Depending on if it affects coat or skin, meanings are totally different, so as causes. Marina G Veterinarian So, you’re fussing your dog at home… but then, as you idly part the hair, you notice it… The Black Spot. What could it be? Is it cancer? Is it a sign of something serious? What’s going on? Well, there are lots of possibilities…  To decide what’s going on, we need to think about the different types and areas of spots…

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• Sumary: Q: My Golden Retriever has started growing black pore-like specks on his skin. They first started from the inner legs to the groin and stomach, and are now growing around the ears and chest. This has resulted in a dull and darkened fur coat. My vet has tested and found these specks to be harmless. I tried to lightly scrub them off during bathing, but they became raw and red. Is there any way to remove them?

• Matching Result: One other possibility is a condition called Impetigo (what we commonly call “blackheads”). This is caused by infection and blockage of the sebaceous ducts (oil …

• Intro: Black specks on my dog’s skin Q: My Golden Retriever has started growing black pore-like specks on his skin. They first started from the inner legs to the groin and stomach, and are now growing around the ears and chest. This has resulted in a dull and darkened fur coat. My vet has tested and found these specks to be harmless. I tried to lightly scrub them off during bathing, but they became raw and red. Is there any way to remove them?  A: From what you have described, I would be suspicious that this skin change is actually melanin…

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• Sumary: Dogs are such an important part of our lives and our families. It can be scary when a pet parent finds a new lump, bump, or black spot on their dog’s skin. One condition that I commonly see in my veterinary practice is discolored or black areas on the skin. This often happens on a dog’s belly or near their genitals but could also happen anywhere on your dog’s skin.

• Matching Result: Dark or black spots on a dog’s skin can be an indication of cancer, as well. Termed melanoma, these skin masses may be malignant (cancerous and apt to spread) …

• Intro: Black Spots on Dog Skin: Our Veterinarian Shares What to Do Dogs are such an important part of our lives and our families. It can be scary when a pet parent finds a new lump, bump, or black spot on their dog’s skin. One condition that I commonly see in my veterinary practice is discolored or black areas on the skin. This often happens on a dog’s belly or near their genitals but could also happen anywhere on your dog’s skin. Most instances of dark or black colored spots on the skin of dogs are hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation occurs when there…

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• Sumary: Why does my dog get Black Spots and some can be Itchy with  Hair Loss and Crusty Skin?
  What Are Black Spots on Dogs Skin?
  Black spots usually appear on the abdomen, tail, or the back of your dog, black spots on the fur and skin of your pooch are usually an indication of hyper-pigmentation. Hyper-pigmentation results from an increase in natural pigments called melanin.Maltese have higher tendency to show signs of hyper-pigmentation than others because of their characteristic white coats. Hairless dogs also have a higher tendency because of their hairlessness. Hyper-pigmentation commonly affects the skin and fur but it can as well occur on the nails of your canine.
  The black spots are in most cases harmless, especially if they are not accompanied by signs of irritation and only affect the fur with no changes to the underlying skin.
  You should be concerned if the skin seems irritated or other symptoms appear including:Hair lossSevere itching/scratchingBleedingCrustyFluid-filled bumpsLumps that extend beyond the surface of the skinThickened and crusty/scaly skinWhat Causes The Black Spots?Exposure to the sun is the most common cause of black spots in dogs skin and fur. Ageing is also known to cause dark spots in canines (age spots). Friction can also cause dark patches in areas such as armpits and under the legs. Watch for these spots especially if you put clothing on your dogs. I put clothes on my Chinese Cresteds in the winter and have gotten these black spots on their skin. Other than these rather normal causes, various skin conditions such as Acanthosis nigrans may as well be the underlying cause for black patches on the skin.Skin Conditions that Cause Black Spots:Cushing’s diseaseCushing’s syndrome, known as hyperadrenocorticism.  Cushing’s disease is a condition whereby the adrenal glands go into overdrive in producing certain hormones. It is commonly caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland (which accounts for 85-90 percent of all cases), tumor in the adrenal gland, or overuse of certain medications, especially steroids.In addition to increased appetite, thirst, and increased urination, Cushing’s syndrome also causes lethargy in the dogs and unhealthy-looking fur. It also typically causes distended abdomen (pot-bellied appearance) and dark spots on the skin among other symptoms.The appropriate treatment for Cushing’s disease varies depending on the underlying cause. Is it attributed to pituitary gland, adrenal gland or use of certain medications?  Your vet will determine whether to use medications such as trilostane, mitotane, and selegiline hydrochloride, or to perform surgery to the affected gland. Discontinuation of the offending steroid may also be necessary.HypothyroidismHypothyroidism can also cause black spots in dogs skin. This is a metabolic disorder in which the thyroid glands become underactive and thus doesn’t secrete adequate amounts of thyroid hormone. As a result, your dog’s metabolism proceeds at slower than normal pace.Although hypothyroidism affects all dog breeds, some breeds have higher propensity to it than others, in particular golden retrievers, Irish settlers, Doberman, boxers, cock spaniels, and dachshunds. Neutered male and spayed female dogs have also been shown to have higher risk of hypothyroidism.Hypothyroidism first shows as hair loss on the trunk, back of the hind legs, and tail after which the coat turns dull and the skin gets flaky. Notable is the fact that the skin doesn’t get itchy. Black patches may develop before the onset of other symptoms such as weight gain, slow heart rate, muscle loss, lethargy, and persistent infections of the ear and toenails. Some dogs may even become infertile as the condition progresses.Treatment of canine hypothyroidism involves daily intake of thyroid supplements. Levothyroxine or L-thyroxine is the medication used but the appropriate dosage is specific to each affected dog.Hemorrhage (vasculitis)Black spots on the skin could as well be the result of hemorrhage (bleeding) under the skin. This typically happens when your dog sustains bruises. This refers to skin injuries that cause the underlying blood capillaries to rupture and release blood into the surrounding tissues. This then leads to the characteristic dark colored skin discoloration.The discoloration is usually attributed to presence of red blood cells. Most bruises clear away on their own given time. If they don’t go away in a couple weeks or so, however, it is advisable you take your canine to the vet to rule out vasculitis.AllergiesAllergies can as well cause dark spots on the skin in addition to other symptoms such as itching and paw licking. Check out my articles on Allergies.  
  Black Spots on Dogs Skin Looks like DirtBlack spots on your pooch’s skin that looks somewhat like dirt is usually an indication of yeast infection especially if they show around the groin area. Such spots are usually flat or flush with the skin and tend to appear in the groin area first (around the genitals) before showing up in elsewhere on the skin.Yeast infection is usually caused by an overgrowth of Malassezia pachydermatis. This is an opportunistic but normally harmless fungus that is commonly found in areas such as the ear canal, anal sacs, inter-digital area (the space between a dog’s toes), vagina, and rectum.Yeast infection occurs when this yeast takes advantage of the prevailing conditions to erupt in an overgrowth. Usually this happens when an underlying condition e.g. allergies, bacterial infections, etc. weakens the immune system. Prolonged use of some medications e.g. antibiotics, prednisone etc. can also trigger a yeast infection.Yeast infection is usually associated with intense itching alongside other symptoms that vary depending on the nature of the infection. When it is generalized, that is involving most areas of the skin, yeast infection causes an offensive smell and the pooch’s skin often appears oily and scaly or crusty. Localized cases of yeast infection usually involves the ears, anal area, toes, or muzzle and may be manifested in constant scratching of the affected area and paw licking alongside other symptoms such as hair loss, black spots (hyper-pigmentation), and crusty skin.Treatment of yeast infection starts with identifying the underlying condition responsible for immune-suppression like allergies for example. Once identified the condition should be treated along with the Malassezia yeast.  I suggest using the “Famous Yeast B Gone” with the “Famous Healing Salve” or the “Famous Yeast B Gone Kit” to treat the skin. I also have an oral Suppliment called “Famous Allergen support”. 
   
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• Matching Result: Black spots on the skin could as well be the result of hemorrhage (bleeding) under the skin. This typically happens when your dog sustains …

• Intro: Black Spots on Dog’s SkinWhy does my dog get Black Spots and some can be Itchy with  Hair Loss and Crusty Skin?The black spots are in most cases harmless, especially if they are not accompanied by signs of irritation and only affect the fur with no changes to the underlying skin.You should be concerned if the skin seems irritated or other symptoms appear including:Hair lossSevere itching/scratchingBleedingCrustyFluid-filled bumpsLumps that extend beyond the surface of the skinThickened and crusty/scaly skinWhat Causes The Black Spots?Exposure to the sun is the most common cause of black spots in dogs skin and fur. Ageing is…

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• Matching Result: A pigment spot or freckle can be various shades of light to dark but they are always flat to the skin surface. Dogs don’t typically get …

• Intro: What’s That Black Spot on My Pet’s Skin? The skin is an amazing part of the body. It is the first line of defense against infection and contains a number of specialized cells that produce hair, form the oil glands and the sweat glands. In addition there are tissue cells that help the body withstand and repair itself from day to day trauma that occurs with sun, heat, and cold exposure, abrasions, cuts and bruises and other trauma. Just like people, dogs and cats have pigments and freckles in the skin that can vary with their coat color, their breed,…

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• Sumary: Ever wondered “What Are Black Spots Near My Dog’s Privates?”. Veterinarian, Chyrle Bonk, gives you expert insight into the top 4 reasons.

• Matching Result: Flea dirt is the dried blood droppings that are left behind by fleas. Flea dirt will look like black pepper flakes on your dog’s skin. It’s most …

• Intro: What Are the Black Spots Near My Dog’s Privates? Vet Advice! (2022) Sometimes nothing can be more frightening than finding a new lump, bump, or spot on your dog’s skin. Changes in your dog’s skin can mean a number of things, from nothing to cancer, so it’s always important to have any new changes checked out by a veterinarian. One of those possibly alarming new changes can be finding black spots near your dog’s privates, belly, or groin area. We’ll help you decide when these spots can be a problem and when you shouldn’t worry about them. Dr. Chyrle Bonk,…

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• Sumary: Black specks on dog skin aren’t something that you get to see every day. What are these black specks and how to get rid of them?

• Matching Result: Black Specks On Dog Skin, Not Fleas … Black specks are usually a sign of flea dirt, but in some cases, they might be an indicator of deeper …

• Intro: Black Specks On Dog’s Skin That Are Not Fleas – Explained – Barking RoyaltyIf you had the bad luck to learn what dog fleas are, you might want to know what black specks on dog skin are. Read on to learn what you should do once you notice these black spots on your dog.You may know what fleas on dogs look like, but you’re not sure what black specks on dog skin are?If so, you’re not the only one especially if you are a first time dog owner. You may hear that fleas are… well just gross!Not only that dealing…

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• Sumary: You love your dog’s coat. It’s practically part of his personality. But one day, you notice that his beautiful coat is peppered with a few black spots here and there. What’s going on? Is he in trouble? Better yet, can you fix the problem?

• Matching Result: The black spots that start manifesting on your pooch’s body is usually a sign of hyper-pigmentation. This condition simply means that your dog …

• Intro: What Black Spots on Dog Skin Means (Should You Worry)You love your dog’s coat. It’s practically part of his personality. But one day, you notice that his beautiful coat is peppered with a few black spots here and there. What’s going on? Is he in trouble? Better yet, can you fix the problem?Black Spots and Your Dog’s PigmentThe black spots that start manifesting on your pooch’s body is usually a sign of hyper-pigmentation. This condition simply means that your dog is producing a higher amount of natural skin pigment, also known as melanin. This essentially is the condition that causes…

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