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As a Veterinary Assistant with a nutrition focus, I’ve seen this question come up quite often — and for good reason. Noticing changes in your pup’s skin color, especially on such a sensitive area as the belly, can be a bit unsettling. It’s one of those subtle signs ... Hyperpigmentation in dogs refers to areas of skin that become darker than the surrounding skin.
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This can be due to an excess production of melanin or other pigments, and it often occurs in response to inflammation, irritation, or hormonal changes. The two types of hyperpigmentation in dogs are:See full list on petful.comHyperpigmentation is most often associated with chronic itching. This is called pruritus-induced hyperpigmentation (translation: darkening of the dog’s skin caused by chronic itching). You and your veterinarian have to manage the allergies causing the itching and chronically inflamed skin to treat the changes in skin color. Although the skin may ne...See full list on petful.comSkin infections can occur on their own or can be secondary to allergies.
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No matter the cause, if the skin is infected, it can lead to hyperpigmentation. Skin infections, like allergies, can be chronic. Your vet will get to the bottom of this and treat accordingly. 1. Bacterial and yeast infectionsare the most common causes of skin infections in dog...See full list on petful.comHypothyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease) or sex hormone imbalancescan cause hyperpigmentation. We generally have many other things going on with the dog than just a black tummy if the dog is hypothyroid or has another hormone imbalance.
Along with hyperpigmentation, these dogs can have large areas of fur missing, patchy fur loss, se...See full list on petful.comWhen a dog’s tummy has turned black, thickening of the skin (lichenification) and/or hair loss (alopecia) can go along with hyperpigmentation, making the skin and fur look sad indeed. Long, chronic skin allergies causing the dog to scratch and bite will cause the skin to become thickened (lichenified). I see this most commonly in the groin area, th...See full list on petful.comSee full list on petful.comSee full list on petful.com 7. Should I be concerned if my dog’sbelly is turningdark?