not that i am complaning they are very cute on her i was just wondering if this happened to anyone else who had a chihuahua? when i first got her she was about 6 months old and she didnt have a single freckle.....she is now a littl eover a year and has little brown freckles everywhere! i want to make sur ethis is nothing to be concerned about cause she got soooo many so fast? thanks in advance
2007-05-25 11:54:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
they are on her skin on her belly and under her armpits she has some on her head pretty much everywhere but they are on her skin...they are flat and not raised at all
2007-05-25 12:12:55 · update #1
I have a little chihuahua and she has little freckles. I asked my vet about it and he told me that it wasn't anything to be worried about, it's just apart of the dogs coloring.
2007-05-25 12:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about actual skin pigment or little pink raised bumps? If you are talking about skin pigment I believe freckles might be common in some Chis. Below are some things you may want to see.
2007-05-25 12:36:44 · answer #2 · answered by leoroars 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly normal. I have 4 Chihuahua's. My eldest 2 did not stop changing colour until they were about 18 months old. My 1 year old is still changing. I also have a 4 month old who is black, white and tan. The black and white won;t change, but the tan is gettig much richer. I can;t wait to see what colour it will end up.
2007-05-25 12:05:48 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. P's Person 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Apparently it is important to limit sun exposure for dogs because, just like humans, they can develop melanoma (skin cancer) around areas that have less hair (such as their mouth, and their tummies). So it is important to keep an eye on the little ones and watch for freckles and moles that develop around the mouth and genitals/ tummy area and stay in touch with your vet about them.
2015-01-09 07:31:29 · answer #4 · answered by Natalie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may just be her coat has change from her puppy coat to her full adult coat { same thing happened to my papillon} if you think it may be something to be concerned about call a vet and ask i always call my vet when i don't know the answer and i'm a bit concerned . Best wishes !
2007-05-25 12:03:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what you may perceive to be a freckle may actually be a mole, you might have it checked out if there are any abnormalities. Otherwise just enjoy the puppy
2007-05-25 12:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by tysonberry8669 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking anout in her fur or on her belly? Chihuahuas usually get freckles on their bellies as they get older.
2007-05-25 12:08:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually they have their color by the time they are 3-4 months old. I would have it checked by a vet to be safe.
Not seeingthem it's hard to say.
2007-05-25 12:00:58 · answer #8 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋