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Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | unspayed | 9 lbs
Hi, my dog has been suffering from skin allergy for three months now. Earlier she has had red rashes on some parts of her back which is now cured through medication. Suddenly i can see another allergy on her neck, it has become slightly black in color but no rashes. Also, i saw two symmetric black tiny spots on her back today. I am worried what could it be, seems like a tickbite but it's not as she doesn't have hair right now, i would have spotted a tick easily. Please suggest what has happened
2 Answers
Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on March 8th, 2018
Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA
Veterinarian
Published on November 1st, 2016
This does sound like an infection secondary to allergic skin disease, especially given the improvement with treatment. An antiseptic suitable for use around the head such as vetericyn spray may also help. Further investigation to rule out additional issues such as mites or hormonal conditions may also be required
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