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My dog has fur spots like raindrops. What could be causing them?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Black Mouth Cur | Female | spayed | 11 months and 27 days old | 55 lbs

My dog had some small discoloration spots on her fur. She is tan and the spots almost look like rain drops hit her. The skin in the spots isnt red or anything. The spots appeared about a week ago. And they havnt gotten worse.

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Dr. Elizabeth

Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on November 26th, 2019

Those spots on Luma could be several things including allergies, skin mites, flea bites, ringworm (which humans can get) or a bacterial infection. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You may also try changing her diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesions with soap once a day and rinse well (don't wash her whole body, just those spots). Protect the areas from licking or scratching and she may need to wear an Elizabethan collar at all times. If the lesions don't start looking better within about a week or if they get worse, have her examined by the veterinarian who may prescribe medications. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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