Why is my Labradoodle's skin discolored after a ruptured cyst?

Hyperpigmentation of the skin/fur can be caused by a number of things, including trauma that is causing the skin or coat to need to repair itself (which can return to normal over time on its own), secondary to issues such as hypothyroidism or Cushing's disease, or in response to infections from bacteria, yeast, or fungus. If the area does not resolve on its own, seems to be spreading, or becomes itchy or bothersome, I would have your vet take a look. They can take a sample of the area to check for infections, and may recommend bloodwork to rule out metabolic diseases, however these disease are less common in younger dogs. In the meantime, keeping the spot clean and dry, monitoring it for any spreading, rapid changes, or new symptoms, and keeping Leo from rubbing or scratching at it may help it resolve.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It's hard to say without a picture, but if she has a history of trauma in that area, it could be a thin layer of scar tissue. Or Sometimes loss of hair or a deep scrape seems to change the quality or pigment of the skin or hair (I don't know if there is a good medical explanation for that). Of course, there are also infections, auto-immune diseases, and other reasons skin color can change. If the skin is completely normal other than being a lighter shade, it's been going on for longer than a month without change, and Sissy doesn't seem bothered by it, its PROBABLY nothing to worry about. If it has come up suddenly or spread quickly, changed alot in any other way, there are other spots where it starts to happen, or Sissy seems at all bothered by it, it's time to seek a second opinion or pursue testing (skin scrape/impression or skin biopsy are reasonable next steps). Hope this helps and best of luck to you and Sissy!

Hello. It is not uncommon when there has been damage to the hair follicles, that the hair can regrow a different color or even a different texture. I have seen pets that have sustained severe bites or burns regrow coats lighter or darker, but the most amazing one was a little short haired rat terrier that regrew a coat like a little lamb. It did stay this way for his life, but never seemed to affect him. I would not be too concerned as this is just the way Brownie's bodied repaired the damaged follicles. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Any type of irritation/inflammation can cause the skin to be darker in color when it heals. You can see that in the second picture. It is not abnormal for the darker color in the skin to last for a while, but it almost appears that the skin in the last picture is darker than the second (which might just be an artifical aspect of the picture). The skin appears to have healed well, so if the dark area is just taking a while to resolve, it likely isn't anything worry about. If it appears to be enlarging or getting darker however, I would have your vet examine Addison. I hope that helps! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Her skin looks like a normal skin color for an adult lab. It isn't abnormal for the puppy pink skin to darkened in these area to a uniform greyish brown color. the skin should still be soft and not "elephant" like which indicates excessive licking. Have a great day!

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I don't think there is anything to worry about. The discolouration of the skin was most likely caused by clipping the fur or by surgical scrub. As long as yo Moose is not bothered by it and the skin does not get red or inflamed, you should just monitor it at home. It should slowly disappear over the next few weeks

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Pigmentary changes to the hair/coat are not that unusual, especially if there are no underlying lesions. If your pet ever sustained an injury to that area in the past, even a mild infection or burn, the hair follicles can be affected & color can change months to even years later. So, if she is not bothered by the area, you feel no lumps, bumps, roughness, see no redness or dermatitis, then this may just be a normal change in an unusual area. Just mention it to your vet at your next visit. Take care.