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rupert · 10-29-2006, 01:47 PM

Hello

Our 8 year old West Highland White has recently developed a reddy brown staining of his fur around his mouth and on his paws.
Can anyone offer advice as to the cause and a possible cure?
Thanks in anticipation
Rupert

brunosmom · 10-29-2006, 02:53 PM

Welcome rupert.........

Sorry I don't have any experience with that but there are many people that show their dogs on here so I'm sure help will be along shortly....

Jake2006 · 10-29-2006, 03:08 PM

Rupert - welcome to the forum.

It is ipossible that it is allergies. He may be chewing his paws and you haven't noticed him chewing. Have you changed his food recently or bedding, shampoo, moved house?

Ask yourself if anything has changed - if it has, change it back if you are able to. If not, take him to the vet as he may give him something to releive the itching.

Borzoi mad · 10-29-2006, 03:30 PM

Hi and welcome Rupert Hope you enjoy the forum.

When you say discoloured to you mean staining? I know soem white dogs like the WHWT and Bichons and Poodles who have this is it just discoloured. Is there any itch, or any other signs?

mysterydog1 · 10-29-2006, 05:25 PM

I've seen that on white dogs, but it didn't think much of it. I have no idea, hopefully it's nothing to worry about.

ArticWonder · 10-29-2006, 07:27 PM

Malamutes can get that on the back of their legs when they get older. I don't know what causes it but I know it happens and nothing to worry about.

lassie · 10-30-2006, 10:57 AM

Hi it might just be discolouration or if hes nibbling a lot it could be a mite. get ome Hibbiscrub and bathe his feet in it wont do any harm.

**skunkstripe** · 10-30-2006, 11:40 AM

Dumb question-are you by any chance giving him those rawhide chews that are "basted in beef" and look really red? Because that red stuff makes a mess sometimes.

ritabooker · 10-30-2006, 02:47 PM

I've recently read that rust colored stains can be from frequent licking due to allergies. A couple of other posters have already mentioned this possibility.

stewartdogs · 11-01-2006, 05:20 PM

My long hair white terrier mix, Sophie had that problem. When we first moved into our new house she went through a bit of seperation anxiety and would obsessivly lick her paws. That would cause her paws and the fur around her mouth to turn brownish red. Once she got used to the new house and quit licking, the stain went away.
Excuse spelling please

10-29-2006, 01:47 PM	#1
rupert Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	Discoloured fur on paws and around mouth Hello Our 8 year old West Highland White has recently developed a reddy brown staining of his fur around his mouth and on his paws. Can anyone offer advice as to the cause and a possible cure? Thanks in anticipation Rupert

10-29-2006, 02:53 PM	#2
brunosmom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: PM... me if you wanna know Posts: 5,908 Rep: 79 Unique Rep: 28	Welcome rupert......... Sorry I don't have any experience with that but there are many people that show their dogs on here so I'm sure help will be along shortly.... __________________ *jAn*

10-29-2006, 03:30 PM	#4
Borzoi mad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 7,596 Rep: 126 Unique Rep: 51	Hi and welcome Rupert Hope you enjoy the forum. When you say discoloured to you mean staining? I know soem white dogs like the WHWT and Bichons and Poodles who have this is it just discoloured. Is there any itch, or any other signs? __________________ My dogs are my Life Ive got the do you. Thanks Sheplovr The picture is of My Two Borzois Pellow and Rye I also had a Golden Oldie named Ludmilla who went to the Bridge on 14.03.07 and my special wee man Brodie who sadly went to the bridge on 22 August 2008 All loved and missed as are all the others who have gone before I still have little Faun my dachshund and last but by no means least Keri the Birman Cat. Borzois are like chocolates one is never enough

10-29-2006, 05:25 PM	#5
mysterydog1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Syracuse. New York Posts: 1,138 Rep: 24 Unique Rep: 11	I've seen that on white dogs, but it didn't think much of it. I have no idea, hopefully it's nothing to worry about. __________________ Multi BISS, Multi Group placing Am/Can CH. Kishniga's Akunin.

10-29-2006, 07:27 PM	#6
ArticWonder Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 272 Rep: 21 Unique Rep: 9	Malamutes can get that on the back of their legs when they get older. I don't know what causes it but I know it happens and nothing to worry about. __________________ ArticWonder The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.

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10-29-2006, 03:08 PM	#3
Jake2006 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6,806 Rep: 135 Unique Rep: 64	Rupert - welcome to the forum. It is ipossible that it is allergies. He may be chewing his paws and you haven't noticed him chewing. Have you changed his food recently or bedding, shampoo, moved house? Ask yourself if anything has changed - if it has, change it back if you are able to. If not, take him to the vet as he may give him something to releive the itching.

10-30-2006, 10:57 AM	#7
lassie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: England Posts: 3,534 Blog Entries: 1 Rep: 38 Unique Rep: 20	Hi it might just be discolouration or if hes nibbling a lot it could be a mite. get ome Hibbiscrub and bathe his feet in it wont do any harm. __________________ Love is a ruffie:

10-30-2006, 11:40 AM	#8
skunkstripe All American Dog Lover Join Date: May 2006 Location: New England USA Posts: 20,995 Blog Entries: 15 Rep: 359 Unique Rep: 142	Dumb question-are you by any chance giving him those rawhide chews that are "basted in beef" and look really red? Because that red stuff makes a mess sometimes. __________________ Help us Help you! Read and understand the Terms of Service, report offensive posts and Forum Reputation. Helpful Tips - in our FAQ Section and Newbie Guide. Connect with DogForum.org members - Add yourself to the dogforum.net member map.chat with us! Things to do - Start a blog. Be sure to visit the DogForum.net photo gallery Let's see YOU! Use your computer to benefit mankind - join the DogForum.org Folding Team. Thanks Fede for the sigpic! I've been fleeced by Draco!

10-30-2006, 02:47 PM	#9
ritabooker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 747 Rep: 36 Unique Rep: 12	I've recently read that rust colored stains can be from frequent licking due to allergies. A couple of other posters have already mentioned this possibility.

11-01-2006, 05:20 PM	#10
stewartdogs Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 21 Rep: 10 Unique Rep: 0	My long hair white terrier mix, Sophie had that problem. When we first moved into our new house she went through a bit of seperation anxiety and would obsessivly lick her paws. That would cause her paws and the fur around her mouth to turn brownish red. Once she got used to the new house and quit licking, the stain went away. Excuse spelling please

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