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My Maltese is 1 and 1/2 years old and we keep her in a puppy cut. Her hair got a little longer towards the end of winter and with her going in and out of the snow and melted snow she got pretty matted despite our constant brushing. Anyway, when it started to warm up a little we decided to shave her and give her a clean start. Everything was normal until a couple days ago when I was petting her and swishing her hair around when I noticed spots all over her skin on her side and back. I had noticed a couple marks a month or so ago near what I guess would be her arm pit, but was not concerned because she had scraped herself when she decided to get entangled in a thorn bush and it had scabbed. I thought perhaps it was still healing or could be a scar. But now I see a lot of little brown spots spread all over and I am even more concerned about a large dark patch on the center of her back. They are difficult to see unless looking for them as her hair has grown some, but I wonder how long they have been there and where they came from.
I searched the internet and found that it can be normal for Maltese to freckle, especially in summer months. Some say it is sunburn and will go away, but she hasn't had a whole lot of sun recently as there has been so much rain. Is this normal? Has anyone else run into this with your Maltese? It is only on her back and left side; her belly is clear which I also read was unusual. I know I am probably worrying myself more than I should and we will be seeing the vet this week for her annual boosters, but I was hoping hear from those who might know about this. Thanks!
I searched the internet and found that it can be normal for Maltese to freckle, especially in summer months. Some say it is sunburn and will go away, but she hasn't had a whole lot of sun recently as there has been so much rain. Is this normal? Has anyone else run into this with your Maltese? It is only on her back and left side; her belly is clear which I also read was unusual. I know I am probably worrying myself more than I should and we will be seeing the vet this week for her annual boosters, but I was hoping hear from those who might know about this. Thanks!