My 5-year-old dog looks old. Why is his hair graying around eyes?

This do tend to grey as they age and is definitely something I wouldn't worry about. Keep in mind that a dog is considered a senior around seven years of age. However, this does appear more leukotrichia, which is a disorder where the hair turns white. It's not harmful, but could continue to progress and cause Alfie to have a whiter face. If you are happening to notice any problems with his skin, then it would be best to have a vet examine him, because the hair can change color with damage to the skin. I hope that helps and all is well with Alfie.

Yes, she does appear to be going grey! Although pictures can be deceiving i do not see any areas of inflammation or depigmentation (pink spots) which can be an indication of skin issues but more a widespread lightening/greying

Some dogs do start getting grey hair much earlier than others. I had a lab mix who started getting grey hair around 2 and 1/2 to 3 years old, but she lived to be 15 and was very healthy her entire life. There is no set age that's "normal" to start seeing greys, and no need for concern. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Yes, young dogs can get grey muzzle hair. That’s not uncommon. If you have questions about her age, her teeth and behavior are the best estimates. It’s not exact thought. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Bruno. I'm not really sure what is going on with him but hair coats can and do change over time in dogs and cats. I don't think this has to do with any premature aging as you hinted to. I would just continue to monitor this and if it spreads or worsens, have your veterinarian evaluate him. Your vet can gather a history and perform an examination to look for causes of this. But honestly, I think this is just a small area of coat color change. Good luck

Different animals gray at different rates, and some can definitely start going gray at a pretty young age! The gray hairs are not of concern, and likely Simon's anxiety is not a factor in his graying.

Hi there and thanks for posting your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Older dogs sometimes have hair coloration changes just like people do when they get older. Lighter colored hair- sometimes grey or white can occur on parts of the dog as they get older. Sometimes the entire coat color may change, other times only parts of the dog's body changes hair color. If you are referring to hair thinning around the hips, then there can be a few medical causes to this such as hair mites, fungal infection, or an endocrine disorder such as cushing's disease or hypothyroidism. If the later is happening, I would recommend Laney sees her veterinarian to help rule out the above possibilities. I hope this help and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!