White Dog With Red Fur

[dontworry_behappy1]

my dog is white and started licking paws.  She now has brown red around her mouth and paws.  She
licks her paws.  It looks like around her anus is kinda red too.   She doesn't seem sick.   Does anyone
know what this could be?

[bluebutterfly2222]

Sorry,another typo (in addition to typing my screen name wrong above). :-(

That should have read "sneezing."

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[dontworry_behappy1]

Thanks guys.... made an appointment for tomorrow morning.  Let you know
what it is.

[bluebutterfly2222]

p.s. Dog allergies, both contact allergies and  inhalant allergies such as "hay fever,"  often manifest in severe itching (rather than seeezing, as in humans) that leads to chewing.  If you can eliminate the source of the allergy, or if it's an unavoidable allergen, treat it with appropriate veterinary meds, the chewing can sometimes be diminished or even eliminated.

Other causes of paw chewing are loneliness or separation anxiety. Severe anxiety, including separation anxiety, can sometimes be successfully treated with a medication such as the antidepressant Prozac, which also treats obsessive-compulsive behaviors.

bluebutterfly

[bluebutterfly2222]

There are products in the dog catalogs and  in pet stores, that can help with the red saliva stains that tend to develop on the  fur of white dogs, around the mouth, on the paws, and elsewhere, as well as ones that sometimes form on the fur near the inner sides of the eyes, due to tear secretions. People who show their dogs often use such products to correct these problems, so they are available at dog shows as well.

One of my Westies had dermatological problems which were kept under control by a special shamppo that contained a small amount of peroxide along with various as soothing ingredients, and  his coat was always a brilliant white, despite his paw chewing during allergy season.

Regards,
bluebytterfly

[MrsPincince]

Hi:) Usually when a dog gets red stained fur it is usually because of saliva staining. There is not a whole lot you can do to prevent this from happening around the mouth. Give the sides of her mouth a good wipe with a cloth or baby wipe after each time she eats may help somewhat.

As for her red anus, it could be anal glands or a bout of constipation. Your vet can most likely express her anal glands. It's won't be fun for her but it will provide her with quick relief. He/she may also prescribe an antibiotic
If she has a foul smell, frequent licking and scooting along the floor or other signs of discomfort and excess attention to the anal area, then it could be Anal Sac Infection or Impaction. . If it is anal sac infection it's a lil more serious and needs treatment ASAP. Either way, I'd have her checked to be on the safe side..Good luck:)