Have you noticed if your pirate’s nose has undergone any changes? One of the most common is discoloration. What can produce it? We tell you all about the discoloration in the dog's nose.
The importance of looking at the canine nose
Did you know that canine truffle is a great source of information? You'd be surprised to know everything you can tell us about our pet!
For example, a dog's nose is unique: no two truffles are the same; it is its "fingerprint".
Looking at whether our hairy nose is dry or wet can give us a clue to your health, as sometimes a dry truffle is a symptom of fever in dogs.
For these reasons and many others it is very important to look at the canine nose and check if it has undergone any changes.
Causes of discoloration in the dog's nose
Discoloration in the dog's nose can occur from different causes. Some are the result of a serious disease for the health of the pet and others are instead natural. These are the main reasons!
Genetic anomaly
There is a genetic abnormality called "Dudley nose" that has as a symptom a discoloration in the nose of the dog that suffers it.
The truffle of the hairy with this anomaly will gradually turn pink. Having that tone more clarity, it will be much more sensitive to the sun, so you have to be very careful not to burn.
Allergy
It may happen that some type of dermatological allergy ends up causing a discoloration in your dog's nose. It usually happens when the pet has an allergy to some material such as that of its feeder or drinker, with which it has very close contact.
Uveodermatological syndrome
This is one of the causes that cause discoloration in the dog's nose that requires immediate attention. This is an autoimmune disorder that has many other symptoms, such as skin irritations in specific areas or eye inflammation.
Lack of vitamins
Poor vitamin-free diet (especially those that promote the creation of melanin) can cause discolored areas to appear in the nose of a can.
Natural causes
Sometimes there is no other reason behind the discoloration in the dog's nose than the natural. This discoloration takes the form of small spots on the truffle and is very common in some breeds, such as pit bull, simply by genetics.
Sunburn
The sun can cause a lot of damage to our skin if we are not protected, but also in that of dogs. In addition, there are areas of your body, such as the inside of your ears or truffle that are especially sensitive to heat. Therefore, it is ideal to use a sunscreen for dogs when the hairy is exposed to the sun.
Weather conditions
Another natural cause that may involve a change in tonally in the pet's nose is time. It may happen that during the winter, because it does not have the incidence of the sun so continuous on our bodies, the truffle of a dog takes a slightly lighter color.
Systemic lupus erythematous
Another cause that we need to monitor and treat quickly is this autoimmune disease. In addition to discoloration of the nose, it causes anemia and polyarthritis.
Skin cancer
Cancer in dogs can affect your skin, but specifically, the one that most often affects truffle discoloration is epitheliotropic lymphoma.
Aging
As with human grannies and grannies, canine old men can also experience spots (light or dark) all over their body, so discoloration of the truffle can also be a symptom of old age.
Vitiligo
Vitiligo may appear as a result of uveodedermatological syndrome, mentioned above, but it may also have an unknown origin.
This syndrome causes depigmentation in the animal's skin, including truffle.
As we have seen the causes of discoloration in the dog's nose can be very varied. What needs to be taken into account is whether that discoloration is going to be filled with other symptoms that are affecting our pet's health. If you notice something strange, the first thing you should do is consult with a vet.