I have a white German Shepard dog and he wears a stainless steel choke collar. For some reason, the fur all around the ruff of his neck has discolored to a kind of reddish dirty color. The collar is not rusted and appears normal. I just can't figure this out. He was so pretty and white a month ago before he wore the collar on a daily basis. The collar is quite loose also.
2006-07-07 13:16:21 · 10 answers · asked by cierra58390 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The collar may not be stainless - zinc-coated collars will mark up a white dog. You should never leave a chain choke collar on a dog if you're not walking him on a leash. He can get it caught on something and hang himself. I once saw a photo taken by the ASPCA showing a dog that caught his collar on the bolt that holds the toilet bowl down. Dogs can get collars caught on the shift lever in a car, a nail head sticking out of a fence, and a thousand other things.
Use a rolled nylon buckle collar for him to wear on a daily basis and to hold his tags.
2006-07-08 13:59:07 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am guessing that it either is due to a chemical reaction, between the collar and your pets chemistry, or the fur is not getting enough oxigen where the collar lays on the fur and skin. for instance...nails will turn yellow or a rusty color when they don't receive enough oxigen by being covered by socks all the time or nail polish. hair can have a chemical reaction when being permed...when one drinks or washes with well water (usually purple). or thru the buildup of medications (yellow or rusty). excessive smokers skin and eyes turn this yellow or rusty color. is your pet around smoke? smoke can build up on anything and everything. what about the water he drinks or the food he eats? has anything changed there? try removing the collar...and see what happens. when this residue disappears, replace the collar and see what happens. it could be something simple as just friction. not sure. let us know what happens. kindest regards, ~~mafi
2006-07-07 13:37:57 · answer #2 · answered by JanRose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes a choke chain can irritate the area and cause irritation on the skin, making the fur discolored. Many dogs are allergic to the cheap metal in choke chains, some even contain dangerous amounts of lead. Try a different material, and see if it helps.
2006-07-07 13:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by clmcanine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not consider changing from a choker collar to a leather or nylon one. There are some pretty cool leather or nylon designed collars out there. Besides, a choker collar sometimes give off that "be afraid of my dog" attitude, I think.
2006-07-07 13:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by violetviolet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this one is strange. Maybe the collar, when rubbing against his skin despite being loose produces and allergic reaction. In any case, REMOVE THE COLLAR.
2006-07-07 13:20:43 · answer #5 · answered by mobius 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nylon "fur saver" slip collar will solve the problem.
2006-07-07 14:16:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he should only have the choke collar on for walks...not to have it on 24-7
2006-07-07 13:40:40 · answer #7 · answered by I â?¥ my doberman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is not stainless steel , its nickle plated . find one that is German stainless steal ,get on line and look for pet supply catalogs . the collar will cost more but will last forever. mine have
2006-07-07 13:23:54 · answer #8 · answered by basque girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your vet about it.Also remove the collar....maybe it's best for him.
2006-07-07 13:23:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's steal oxidation. it will do the same thing to your hands.
2006-07-07 13:23:48 · answer #10 · answered by oldman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋