My chi is a brown colored dog with only a little bit of hair. And you can now see blackish/brown blotches on his back and head. He hasn't been acting any different,I'm just curious if anyone has ever incountered this before. And if they might know what it is. Thanks in advance
2006-08-12 09:27:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It appears from your question that these spots have just appeared?
There are numerous causes - age spots caused by sun exposure, tumors, or a condition called Acanthosis Nigricans. This has multiple causes:
1) Friction caused by obesity or conformational abnormalities. 2) Endocrine imbalances including hyperthyroidism, Cushing's disease, or sex hormone imbalances. 3) Hypersensitivities due to food, inhalant (atopy), or contact allergies.
I would have this checked into. It could be a symptom of a serious problem.
2006-08-12 09:55:27 · answer #1 · answered by momma dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my chihuhua has the same thing. my vet said it was from the sun.he has had it for quite sometime and he is perfectly fine.
Be sure to check with you vet though.
2006-08-12 09:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by From First to Last's Emily. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you know, i was looking at your picture and it looks like your facing forward and you put your swimming suit on backwards, that's right?
2006-08-12 10:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by juicyfruitishandsome 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cancer
2006-08-12 09:30:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋