Tuesday, February 2, 2010

White Lab's with nail discoloration.?

I have a white lab and every now and then one of his toenails will turn all black. what causes this to happen? and what is it? : )White Lab's with nail discoloration.?
Well, from my experience, I know that dogs can be born with their nails black - but is unusual/odd that they periodically change colors.


It could just be dirt that is caking up around his nails, but if he licks his feet a lot that could be it as well. Saliva can turn hair and nails a brownish color over time. If he is licking his feet a lot, then its possible he could have some allergies that make his feet itch. It also wouldn't hurt to take him to the vet to rule out the possibility of a skin infection, especially if the skin is red.


Another possibility is a fungal infection. It's going to be hard to determine if he has a fungal infection without looking at a sample under the microscope, but that is a possibility as well. I have definitely seen dogs that have yeast infections or other skin problems develop brownish nails. If it does turn out to be fungal, then you're vet should be able to give you some wipes for his feet to help.





I would call your vet's office tomorrow and speak to them about it, they're the ones that will be able to make the best diagnosis!





Good luck!White Lab's with nail discoloration.?
Its normal. Even light colored dogs have some black nails.

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