Why are my dog's feet and face rust-stained and making her itchy?

The most common cause for hair turning a rust color is from licking. Licking the feet is commonly caused by food allergies or atopy, though other possible causes include flea allergies and environmental allergies. The excessive licking can set up the skin for a yeast infection, which makes the licking worse and the cycle continues. You can try a medicated shampoo that works against yeast/fungus and having August wear an e-collar so he cannot continue to lick his paws. Once you get to the vet, they can further pinpoint the cause and treatment options so he can get more comfortable.

Hello. This may be an indication that Rusty has allergies. Sometimes all the symptoms you see are licking the paws. He may also have some nail bed disease, or he just may be a fastidious groomer. If he is not causing any sores on his feet, or loss of hair, or you are not particularly bothered by the behavior ( he does not keep you up at night licking his feet ), then a couple of minutes of grooming the feet just may be his own particular trait. If it does become excessive, see your vet who will determine if any treatment is necessary. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

That discoloration is a porphyrin staining. Dogs have this stain in their saliva normally. Curly is obviously licking his paws most likely due to an underlying allergy. Seasonal and non-seasonal environmental and food allergies can cause a pet to lick or chew on the feet, knees, or other body parts. Inflammation can also be caused by items embedded in the skin, painful joints, flea bites, etc. The staining around the mouth is most likely due to a dental infection. More saliva is produced in attempt to rid the bacteria from being absorbed through the gums into the bloodstream. I would recommend you try this shampoo: https://www.target.com/p/veterinary-formula-clinical-care-hot-spot-itch-relief-pet-shampoo-16-oz/-/A-50298965#lnk=sametab Really though, Curly should have a vet exam so his mouth can be evaluated and the allergies can be addressed (if it is allergy related). I hope this helps. Best wishes.

Scabies is VERY itchy, in both pets and the humans that it can also affect. I suspect that Trisha is having issues with allergies at this time. The brown staining around her ears is often caused by a yeast infection, which is usually from allergy inflammation. The brown staining around her vulva can be caused by excessive licking (because of itch), UTI, yeast infection, among a few other things. With a history of severe FAD, she should be on a monthly flea preventative, even if you aren't seeing fleas, since it only takes 1 flea bite to cause a flare-up of total-body itching. The most common cause of itching feet and ears is food allergies, so it is a good idea to discuss a food trial or a prescription hypoallergenic dog food with your vet, in addition to medications to help with the itching in the short term. Here is some more helpful information: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2499 https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-things-you-can-do-at-home-to-keep-your-dog-s-allergies-at-bay-t/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/most-common-reasons-why-dogs-chew-their-paws/

The change of color could be as a result of constant licking. This could be due to an allergy, fleas, an infection or mites. If it's been a while already it is recommended to have it checked by a vet in order to rule out parasites first, then a treatment for allergy or infection can be started.

She could have allergies or an infection. You could soak her paw in a warm Epsom salt solution and see if that helps. Otherwise, she should be examined by your vet. She may need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, and/or a corticosteroid to treat.

The brownish-red discoloration on your dog's face looks most like salivary staining. The enzymes in the saliva interact with the fur, causing this type of reddish-brown staining. Salivary staining generally occurs when a dog licks a particular area excessively, like the paws or groin, or when they drool a good bit. It's especially noticeable in white dogs, like your adorable pup. Some dogs may drool excessively if they're nauseous, so keep a close eye on your dog for changes in their appetite, vomiting, or lethargy, as these could be signs of a medical issue. If your dog is otherwise doing well, allergies are often to blame (particularly this time of year). You can try bathing your dog with a gentle oatmeal shampoo. It's best to seek veterinary attention if you see this discoloration elsewhere on the body, as this indicates that your dog is itchy if they're licking a lot, and would likely benefit from additional treatment. I hope that everything goes well!