{"id":4509,"date":"2022-08-07T03:15:01","date_gmt":"2022-08-07T03:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/"},"modified":"2022-08-08T07:09:50","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T07:09:50","slug":"what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the black stuff on my dog\u2019s skin?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/#What_is_the_black_stuff_on_my_dogs_skin\" title=\"What is the black stuff on my dog\u2019s skin?\">What is the black stuff on my dog\u2019s skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_black_stuff_on_his_skin\" title=\"Why does my dog have black stuff on his skin?\">Why does my dog have black stuff on his skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/#How_do_you_treat_black_skin_on_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat black skin on dogs?\">How do you treat black skin on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_flea_dirt\" title=\"How do you get rid of flea dirt?\">How do you get rid of flea dirt?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/#How_do_you_get_flea_dirt_off_a_dog\" title=\"How do you get flea dirt off a dog?\">How do you get flea dirt off a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/#What_does_melanoma_look_like_on_a_dog\" title=\"What does melanoma look like on a dog?\">What does melanoma look like on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/#Why_is_my_dogs_underbelly_turning_black\" title=\"Why is my dog\u2019s underbelly turning black?\">Why is my dog\u2019s underbelly turning black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/#Why_do_I_see_flea_dirt_but_no_fleas\" title=\"Why do I see flea dirt but no fleas?\">Why do I see flea dirt but no fleas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_flea_dirt_but_no_fleas\" title=\"Why does my dog have flea dirt but no fleas?\">Why does my dog have flea dirt but no fleas?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/#Does_flea_dirt_mean_an_infestation\" title=\"Does flea dirt mean an infestation?\">Does flea dirt mean an infestation?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_so_much_flea_dirt\" title=\"Why does my dog have so much flea dirt?\">Why does my dog have so much flea dirt?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/#Does_white_vinegar_kill_fleas_on_dogs\" title=\"Does white vinegar kill fleas on dogs?\">Does white vinegar kill fleas on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin\/#Where_do_fleas_like_to_hide_on_dogs\" title=\"Where do fleas like to hide on dogs?\">Where do fleas like to hide on dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_black_stuff_on_my_dogs_skin\"><\/span>What is the black stuff on my dog\u2019s skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Black specks on your dog or in your dog\u2019s bed may be \u201cflea dirt\u201d \u2013 the fecal matter from adult fleas. There are two easy ways to check for black specks: Run a flea comb over your dog, making sure the comb reaches the skin through the coat. You can get a flea comb from your vet or pet retailer.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\"><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-black-stuff-in-my-cats-ears\/\">What is the black stuff in my cat&#8217;s ears?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-have-black-stuff-on-his-skin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_black_stuff_on_his_skin\"><\/span>Why does my dog have black stuff on his skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hyperpigmentation is a darkening and thickening of the skin seen in dogs. It is not a specific disease but a reaction of a dog\u2019s body to certain conditions. Hyperpigmentation appears as light-brown-to-black, velvety, rough areas of thickened, often hairless skin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-192783 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-have-black-stuff-on-his-skin.jpg\" alt=\"Why does my dog have black stuff on his skin?\" width=\"768\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-have-black-stuff-on-his-skin.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-have-black-stuff-on-his-skin-300x127.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-black-skin-on-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_black_skin_on_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat black skin on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatments for black skin disease will differ per dog; there is no set protocol that will work for every dog. The overall goal for treatments is to have your dog re-grow their coat and prevent a recurrence of hair loss. Spaying or neutering your dog should be the first step in their treatment.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-get-rid-of-flea-dirt\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_flea_dirt\"><\/span>How do you get rid of flea dirt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cI recommend washing your pet in either a veterinary specific shampoo (but not a flea shampoo) or using Ivory dish soap once\u2014and only once\u2014to remove the dirt.\u201d Then, she adds, you should focus on getting rid of the bloodsucking fleas for good.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2rnVfyy6XXE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-get-flea-dirt-off-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_flea_dirt_off_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you get flea dirt off a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just lukewarm water, or water and a mild soap, can help get fleas off your pet\u2019s fur and skin. If you\u2019re thinking about using a flea shampoo or something similar, talk to your veterinarian first. If your pet is allergic to fleas (your vet may call it flea allergy dermatitis), its skin might be especially sensitive.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-melanoma-look-like-on-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_melanoma_look_like_on_a_dog\"><\/span>What does melanoma look like on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Malignant melanomas look like raised lumps, often ulcerated, and can also look like gray or pink lumps in the mouth. Nail bed malignant melanomas, on the other hand, show up as toe swelling and possibly even loss of the toenail itself and destruction of underlying bone.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-s-underbelly-turning-black\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_underbelly_turning_black\"><\/span>Why is my dog\u2019s underbelly turning black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When a dog\u2019s 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).<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Black Skin Disease | Skin Disease in Dogs | Dr Pallabi Vet\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2rnVfyy6XXE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-i-see-flea-dirt-but-no-fleas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_I_see_flea_dirt_but_no_fleas\"><\/span>Why do I see flea dirt but no fleas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>sometimes you have flea dirt without any presence of fleas. When fleas aren\u2019t spending time feeding on blood from your pets, they spend the rest of their time living in your yard or house. Fleas peak during spring and summer but they can live all year round.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i-n6JeARyI8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-have-flea-dirt-but-no-fleas\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_flea_dirt_but_no_fleas\"><\/span>Why does my dog have flea dirt but no fleas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have never seen a flea, believing your veterinarians when they suspect flea allergy dermatitis can be difficult. However, flea allergy dermatitis is one of the most common reasons dogs and cats itch. Even in the absence of fleas, these critters could still be responsible for an itchy pet<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-flea-dirt-mean-an-infestation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_flea_dirt_mean_an_infestation\"><\/span>Does flea dirt mean an infestation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does Flea Dirt Mean an Infestation? Many pet parents wonder whether it\u2019s possible for a pet to have flea dirt but not fleas. Sorry, but no. When you find flea dirt on cats or dogs, you can\u2019t assume your pet was merely a pest pit stop.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-does-my-dog-have-so-much-flea-dirt\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_so_much_flea_dirt\"><\/span>Why does my dog have so much flea dirt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These small black specks are flea faeces and materially are composed of old blood. Even if you can\u2019t see the fleas themselves on your Lab, the flea dirt means that you have them in your home and that they have already been feeding on your dog.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-192784 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-have-so-much-flea-dirt.jpg\" alt=\"Why does my dog have so much flea dirt?\" width=\"845\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-have-so-much-flea-dirt.jpg 845w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-have-so-much-flea-dirt-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-does-my-dog-have-so-much-flea-dirt-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-white-vinegar-kill-fleas-on-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_white_vinegar_kill_fleas_on_dogs\"><\/span>Does white vinegar kill fleas on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short: using vinegar solution or white vinegar on your pet\u2019s fur or in their drinking water will not kill fleas. There is a chance ACV could repel fleas because they don\u2019t like the taste, but it is only a mild deterrent and is not the best flea remedy.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lVUk5XVbi-A\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"where-do-fleas-like-to-hide-on-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_fleas_like_to_hide_on_dogs\"><\/span>Where do fleas like to hide on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog\u2019s armpit and groin areas are favorite flea hangouts because they tend to be warm and protected. Part your dog\u2019s fur with your fingers to expose the skin. If fleas are present, you may notice the following signs: The skin may look red and bumpy, especially if your dog has been scratching.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the black stuff on my dog\u2019s skin?Why does my dog have black stuff on his skin?How do you treat black skin on dogs?How do you get rid of flea dirt?How do you get flea dirt off a dog?What does melanoma look like on a dog?Why is my dog\u2019s underbelly turning&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192782,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-the-black-stuff-on-my-dogs-skin.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4509"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4509"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4509\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192785,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4509\/revisions\/192785"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192782"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}