I have an 8 year old Bichon Frise and recently noticed that the hair on top of all four paws has turned a pinkish brown. Any idea as to what might be causing this. Aloha, Bob
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Saliva.
Phillip McHugh, DVM
Park Veterinary Hospital
Durham, NC
Saliva, from licking..usually due to allergic cause.
PETVET1
Pink staining to the paws is usually either from the dog licking the paws (salivary stain) or from a yeast skin infection.
The yeast is usually more brownish and is at the base of the toenails also. A yeast infection allergies or mites can cause the dog to lick the paws.
The only other common cause is pink staining from a fabric or collar if the dog has wet feet in contact with a red material.
Kerrin Hoban, DVM
Harbor Veterinary Hospital
Santa Cruz, CA
Your pet is likely licking the top of its paws on the sly and the saliva poteins are causing a change in the white fur to the rust stain color. Another possibility is interdigital dermatitis or excessive sebaceous discharge from the skin and hair follicles in the interdigital spaces. Some breeds with pododermatitis (foot skin infection) can have an underlying cause of demodex mites. Bottom line: Don’t waste time with internet advice.
See your veterinarian and if a general practitioner cannot find any cause and there indeed is discomfort involved with the feet – ASK for a referral to a board certified veterinary dermatologist.
Dr. Mark Logan, DVM
Baysea Veterinary Hospital
Cape May, NJ
Excessive licking caused by allergies or skin yeast infection are most likely.
Dr. Robert Esplin, DVM
SylvaniaVET
Sylvania, OH
This is a sign of allergy from licking the paws and the reaction of the saliva with the hair coat. you should consult with veterinarian for anti-hestamine for allergy like hydroxyzine or chlorpheramine
Frank J. Akawi, DVM
Acupunctureonpets.com
New York, NY
The dog has most likely developed and allergy. One common signs in Bichons is licking their paws. An enzyme in their saliva turns the fur brownish-red.
Mike Keem, DVM
Aurora Pet Hospital
East Aurora, NY
I have a toy poodle (10 yrs.) She also has orange paws and it seems like it only
happens when we take a walk. Also she has been getting pink growth and the
groomer thinks it’s a “dog wart” but I never heard of that. Do dogs get warts??
She loves to eat Milk Bones and I wonder if she is allergic to something in them.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Pat,
The responses on the orange paws from our pros (dog saliva usually is the cause) seems likely and maybe because the growth is irritating her paw during her walks with you.
Here is some more information on ‘dog warts’ that you might find helpful: (and some have pictures):
http://www.vetlocator.com/askapetpro/?s=paw
The good news is they are usually not anything too serious.
Sincerely,
Linda
http://www.vetlocator.com
Milk bones cause tear stain in my Bichon.