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Dogs with severe skin allergies can develop black patches but the skin in that area is thick, itchy, and almost like elephant skin.

That is called lichenification and it is caused by inflammation.

Your dog would also be itchy if there were fleas.

Make sure to get a good monthly flea preventative from your veterinarian.

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