Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: "Dear Kathy: The common cause of black spots on dogs, at least from where I live, is a fungus issue. Therefore, hydrogen peroxide 1% with saturated borax applied to skin, or 2% copper chloride helps. Again it is quite deep, so several applications may be needed."

[QUESTION]  01/17/2009: R from Yonkers, NY replies: "What causes these black spots? My dog has them too! She is constantly licking and bites at her skin. I have changed her diet and cook it myself and her ear infections have gone away, but I have noticed these black spots on her belly."

EC: One answer we found:

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Ask-Veterinarian-700/Dark-Spots-Dogs-Stomach.htm

"...It is not uncommon for spots to be on the abdomen of dogs, but for them to appear there over time, can be due to age, allergies, change of season, ect. This is only a pigment cluster in the skin, and should be no threat to your dog's health. If the spots seem to be growing, changing in color, become raised or tender to the touch, I would recommend a veterinary visit to have this physically examined. As of now, I don't think you have anything to be concerned about. My Shih Tzu, Charlie, is only 2 years old, and has terrible allergies this time of year. Every spring, sure enough, he gets spots on "his lower belly. A lot of things can trigger a pigment change, so don't you worry!

11/13/2009: James from Orange City, Fl replies: "Clobertasol Propionate Cream USP,0.05%. This is a prescription cream I had to use, but it works on our dog. Check it out, works great."

02/22/2011: Bamatami from Pensacola, Florida replies: "Do the spots look like little black flea eggs? If so, they could be caused from Cushing's Disease. My dachshund was just diagnosed and had tiny black spots that looked like flea eggs all over her stomach."

06/26/2011: D Smith from San Diego, Ca replies: "Black Spots are signs of internal problems. My dogs skin was so bad at 18 months, the vet said she had maybe 2 years to live. He sighted extreme allergies. Its been 4 and she is healthier than ever! This diagnosis was wrong. What did we do?

Switch to high quality food (Dry or raw). Our vet said she should avoid chicken or beef... not true, just quality.

Some brands we have used with HIGH success:

Flint River Ranch

Wellness brand

EVO

Orijen

Have not tried but was told Kirkland premium brand from Costco was great too.

Expensive, yes (compared to Purina), but like I heard one doctor say. You can spend a little extra on food now, or spend a lot in health bills and low quality of life later."

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03/04/2010: Ann from Paranaqye, Luzon, Philippines replies: "hi there. would like to know how your dog is doing now? were you able to get rid of the spots after the borax treatment? my pet had her first treatment last week and I am seeing results when it comes to scratching.. she isnt licking and scratching anymore. I am hoping the spots will go away too."

05/23/2010: Jean K from Tyler, Tx replies: "Would like to know the measurements for the borax and peroxide for bath of pet to stop itching and black spots on stomach."

EC: Measurements here: http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/dog_mange_cure.html#TED

08/11/2010: Rosemarie from Yonkers, Ny replies: "Hi Ann, Sorry I haven't checked in awhile. She is doing much better. I didn't continue it because of the winter season, but when I had the smell, bad skin and itching stopped. I just recently started checking again for her paws. She is constantly biting and licking them. I do think it is some sort of fungus that has overgrown in her body. Now it seems to have been brought into check!"

11/22/2010: Carolyn from Winston Salem, Nc replies: "My lab has yeast , skin smells bad, damp and all of his belly skin has turned black and crinkly.. Constantly biting and gnawing.. Antibiotics help some but always comes back.. Any suggestions or treatment?"

11/25/2010: Gina from Iuka, Ms replies: "Carolyn, Try Tree of Life kosher organic expelled pressed coconut oil. I get it at the health food store but you can also find it on amazon.com I have a yorkie(9lbs)and I give him 1 teaspoon a day in his food. I also rub it on his skin on any breakouts- it dries them right up. Most antibotics cause yeast. For immediate relief from itching try liquid benadryl 1 to 2 mg per lb. It could be allergies and you will have to change diets."

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09/25/2010: Krista from Levittown, Pa replies: "I just read your email and am so grateful to have read this. I own a mini doxie and he has been having the same problem with black spots and itching and licking. Thank you for the info, it helps alot, so glad I saw your email. Hope your doxie is doing well.."

10/16/2010: Bb from Atlanta, Ga Usa replies: "Sounds like a fungal/yeast infection. My doxie used to get this. Get him/her off commercial food. No grains, sugars or starches. Use organic coconut oil, add to food & topically. Start with ground meats, fish, chicken... All raw. Add probiotics."

01/30/2011: Louria from Columbus, Ohio replies: "My Chihuahua has the same problem, she is 11yrs old. I will try the Witch Hazel, thanks!"

06/09/2011: Veronica from Lansing, Michigan replies: "I have a yellow lab pit bull mix she carries most of the yellow lab characteristics. She is two years old and just in the last month I have noticed she is losing hair on both her sides the right side is a lot worse though. It looks very black I took her to the vet and she said that her annul glands were swollen and impacted so she flushed them out and told me that should fix it? Idk if they were or not but she does not have an issue using the bathroom so find that hard to believe. I have not seen her itching her sides at all. I did see someone above wrote about their dogs biting there feet though and she does do that a lot which I also told the vet. Where do I find this Witch Hazel and how much do I use. What about the Borax treatment mentioned above has anyone tried both does one work better then the other. Both are safe for my baby?"

10/30/2011: Suefl9 from Pembroke Pines, Florida replies: "Hi, My mini dauschaund developed black spots on her belly and then under her arms, after about 2 weeks she then broke out with pimples covering her body and started to lose her hair where the pimples were. I took her to the vet and they said she was allergic to her dog food. The pimples were a secondary skin infection from the scratching/biting. We changed her to "Hills Z/D prescription diet"(gotten thru vet) with only cheerios as a treat. She gets bathed with Douxo shampoo once a week and the problem was solved. I was told her former food "Pedigree" was the worst offender with all the additives and fillers. The food and shampoo was a little high priced but worth it! Last vet bill was $200."

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