Re: [PyrNet-L] Darkening of coat

[Charlotte & Jack Perry <pyreau@erols.com>]

Welcome to the list Wendy.
Where are the areas on Bart that are turning reddish tan?  Sometimes if
a dog has flea allergy or is licking or chewing an itchy area the fur
will turn pinkish. I have heard that some foods cause the coat to turn
color, but have never had that happen. Also once heard of dogs turning
redish all over from flea dip.

Could it be that the tan is Bart's natural markings?  Some Pyrs have
reddish or tan markings (usually on the ears or base of tail) where the
coat is perfectly healthy but tan.  Sometimes those tan spots are more
apparent at certain ages or when the dog has shed. Make sure that there
is no scaling or redness of the skin or flea dirt in those 
areas or evidence or moist dermatitus.  
Good luck,
Charlotte in Virginia

 WSTERBA@tiny.computing.csbsju.edu wrote:
> 
> Greetings,
> I am a new subscriber, with a fairly new Pyrenees, whom
> I rescued from an Animal shelter in Corpus Christi, Texas.
> My darling Pyr (now called) Bart was taken back to
> Minnesota in a Geo Metro (what a shock for the poor thing -
> both Winter and an extremely long car ride)! Nonetheless
> a student in a class I teach upon encountering my dog
> notified me that, he is "sick" because his coat is
> darkening.  WE rescued him last December and he
> does seem to be turning a reddish tan color in places
> and I was concerned as to what may be causing this to happen.
> My Vet (who is a rural farm vet) can not help and
> my student (who is from Japan and speaks only some English)
> can only tell me that I need to change Bart's diet and
> wash him in ionized alkaline water. This may be a common
> problem, so I am sorry if I am bothering the list with
> something already much discussed, but I am concerned and
> want to be sure Bart is getting everything he needs.
> (he is about 4 or 5 years old, by the way and has
> been neutered (if any of this is important). Thank you
> so much, in advance.
> 
> Sincerely
> Wendy Sterba
> 
> WSTERBA@TINY.COMPUTING.CSBSJU.EDU
> "It is better to light a candle, than to curse the darkness."
> (Chinese Proverb)
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