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Domnetay · 05-03-2013, 06:48 AM

I love my Roxie, but have noticed brown speck like spots on the belly area and private area of my yorkie. The specks are around her nipples and near her private area, she scratches them and I wipe them but nothing happens. I am very concerned about them...with me being unemployed and this being my first yorkie (2yrs old now), I am trying to solve this without taking her to a vet so any advise please.....

EvaNoel · 05-03-2013, 07:03 AM

It could very well be an allergic reaction. I found this info online;

"Close inspection of the underbelly might reveal pigment changes, either widespread or localized, often rust-colored, sometimes charcoal gray or black. Sometimes the belly skin shows tiny pinpoints of pigment that look like blackheads, but are not. This is different from "flea dirt," which washes off".

Here is the website;

Dr. Adelia Ritchie Discusses Dealing with Dog Skin Problems

Hope this helps.

Deb1 · 05-03-2013, 08:22 AM

If it is crusty, it could be a build up of body fluids, dirt and oil. Or it could be flea dirt....really hard to tell with out a photo!

MandiesMom · 05-03-2013, 09:54 AM

Hi, yes, could you snap a pic of the spots and post it here?

Without a pic, I am leaning towards some sort of allergy.

Domnetay · 05-04-2013, 07:22 AM

This is the best pic I could take at this time, I pray it helps.

MandiesMom · 05-04-2013, 07:28 AM

The pic shows them good. I'll let more experienced people give you advice on what they think it might be.

I know you are hoping to avoid the vet, but if this were my pup, I'd want a vet to look into it. If it is an allergy, you'll need to find out what the allergy is to.

Is she nursing puppies? (I ask because I don't know if that would be linked to it and if so, might help others to have that info).

Ldyrev1 · 05-04-2013, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Domnetay

This is the best pic I could take at this time, I pray it helps.

One of our mini schnauzer's had spots like that and it turned out to be flea dander. Are there tiny black specks inside the bigger areas? If so, it's flea dander for sure. Fleas like to attack the soft parts of the dog to feed. They can be the devil to find through all that hair, but they are most likely there.

When was the last time you applied flea meds and what kind do you use? Just wondering but it is something you can think about.

To start, since you are strapped for cash right now, I would apply flea meds asap and leave on for 48 hours then bathe really well. Be sure to rub (really gently) the tummy area and those spots will go away after a few baths. If this doesn't help then I would head for the vet. Good luck and please let us know how things turn out.

zelah · 05-04-2013, 08:48 AM

Sophie had spots like that. After switching to a high grade holistic dog food it went away.

EvaNoel · 05-04-2013, 10:18 AM

When I first looked at your photo of Roxie, I thought she was carrying a couple of puppies up in that little tummy. But since that wasn't in the equation I'll just tell share the following;

It could be flea allergies, they do look like black specks and are common on the belly area as you described, BUT if it is flea dirt it will wash off. Have you tried a scrub bath to wash off the spots?

If you have ruled out the flea dirt possiblity, it could actually be Hyperestrogenism. The symptoms of hyperestrogenism include the darkening of the skin, false pregnancy, and enlargement of the vulva and mammary glands with milk production. It also causes oily skin and a build up of wax in their ears.

There are also other hormonal skin problems that could cause that skin condition, as well as allergies, but you will need to have your vet check her out and possibly run some test to determine the exact cause and the best treatment.

The good news is that all these issue are treatable, and your sweet little Roxie should be just fine.

Yorkiedaze · 05-04-2013, 10:27 AM

Can you feel them? Are they raised or crusty?

Domnetay · 05-04-2013, 01:39 PM

Thanks everyone for the advise and I sort of thought it was flea dirt or something...its like crusty and when I wipe it after a while it goes away Im thinkn a nice bath will do...However should I get her treated for fleas or change her bed or what so that it does not reoccur again.

Loving this website

Domnetay · 05-15-2013, 02:42 PM

Thanks everyone for the good advice, actually the specks began to go away actually. But I have a new issue to ask about, I was looking through her hair today like I always do and discovered what looks like dandruff...is she dirty or exactly what is it and what causes this to happen.

Thanks

Roxie's Mom

05-03-2013, 06:48 AM	#1
Domnetay YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lanham Posts: 4	Brown speck like spots I love my Roxie, but have noticed brown speck like spots on the belly area and private area of my yorkie. The specks are around her nipples and near her private area, she scratches them and I wipe them but nothing happens. I am very concerned about them...with me being unemployed and this being my first yorkie (2yrs old now), I am trying to solve this without taking her to a vet so any advise please.....

05-03-2013, 07:03 AM	#2
EvaNoel Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 337	It could very well be an allergic reaction. I found this info online; "Close inspection of the underbelly might reveal pigment changes, either widespread or localized, often rust-colored, sometimes charcoal gray or black. Sometimes the belly skin shows tiny pinpoints of pigment that look like blackheads, but are not. This is different from "flea dirt," which washes off". Here is the website; Dr. Adelia Ritchie Discusses Dealing with Dog Skin Problems Hope this helps. __________________ *Owned by; Eva Noel Isabella Bleu* *DR "Doc" LOVE*

05-03-2013, 08:22 AM	#3
Deb1 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,983 Blog Entries: 3	If it is crusty, it could be a build up of body fluids, dirt and oil. Or it could be flea dirt....really hard to tell with out a photo! __________________ Proud Mommy to Max, Teeka, Tatiana and forever in my heart Tameka! My sunshine doesn't come from the skies, it comes from my puppies eyes!

05-03-2013, 09:54 AM	#4
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Hi, yes, could you snap a pic of the spots and post it here? Without a pic, I am leaning towards some sort of allergy. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

05-04-2013, 07:22 AM	#5
Domnetay YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lanham Posts: 4	Here is a Pic This is the best pic I could take at this time, I pray it helps. Attached Thumbnails

05-04-2013, 07:28 AM	#6
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	The pic shows them good. I'll let more experienced people give you advice on what they think it might be. I know you are hoping to avoid the vet, but if this were my pup, I'd want a vet to look into it. If it is an allergy, you'll need to find out what the allergy is to. Is she nursing puppies? (I ask because I don't know if that would be linked to it and if so, might help others to have that info). __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

05-04-2013, 08:48 AM	#8
zelah Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: southern ill Posts: 168	Sophie had spots like that. After switching to a high grade holistic dog food it went away.

05-04-2013, 10:18 AM	#9
EvaNoel Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 337	*When I first looked at your photo of Roxie, I thought she was carrying a couple of puppies up in that little tummy. But since that wasn't in the equation I'll just tell share the following;* It could be flea allergies, they do look like black specks and are common on the belly area as you described, BUT if it is flea dirt it will wash off. Have you tried a scrub bath to wash off the spots? If you have ruled out the flea dirt possiblity, it could actually be Hyperestrogenism. The symptoms of hyperestrogenism include the darkening of the skin, false pregnancy, and enlargement of the vulva and mammary glands with milk production. It also causes oily skin and a build up of wax in their ears. There are also other hormonal skin problems that could cause that skin condition, as well as allergies, but you will need to have your vet check her out and possibly run some test to determine the exact cause and the best treatment. *The good news is that all these issue are treatable, and your sweet little Roxie should be just fine.* __________________ *Owned by; Eva Noel Isabella Bleu* *DR "Doc" LOVE*

05-04-2013, 10:27 AM	#10
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Can you feel them? Are they raised or crusty? __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

05-04-2013, 01:39 PM	#11
Domnetay YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lanham Posts: 4	Brown Specks Thanks everyone for the advise and I sort of thought it was flea dirt or something...its like crusty and when I wipe it after a while it goes away Im thinkn a nice bath will do...However should I get her treated for fleas or change her bed or what so that it does not reoccur again. Loving this website

05-15-2013, 02:42 PM	#12
Domnetay YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lanham Posts: 4	Something New Thanks everyone for the good advice, actually the specks began to go away actually. But I have a new issue to ask about, I was looking through her hair today like I always do and discovered what looks like dandruff...is she dirty or exactly what is it and what causes this to happen. Thanks Roxie's Mom