{"id":12459,"date":"2022-03-25T10:51:34","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:51:34","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:34","slug":"why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog&#8217;s white fur turning brown?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#Why_is_my_dogs_white_fur_turning_brown\" title=\"Why is my dog&#8217;s white fur turning brown?\">Why is my dog&#8217;s white fur turning brown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#Can_white_dogs_turn_brown\" title=\"Can white dogs turn brown?\">Can white dogs turn brown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dogs_fur_changes_color\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog&#8217;s fur changes color?\">What does it mean when a dog&#8217;s fur changes color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#Why_does_my_white_dogs_fur_turn_brown\" title=\"Why does my white dogs fur turn brown?\">Why does my white dogs fur turn brown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#How_do_I_get_the_brown_out_of_my_white_dog\" title=\"How do I get the brown out of my white dog?\">How do I get the brown out of my white dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#Why_is_my_dogs_white_fur_turning_brown_around_mouth\" title=\"Why is my dog&#8217;s white fur turning brown around mouth?\">Why is my dog&#8217;s white fur turning brown around mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#Why_is_my_white_dogs_fur_turning_brown\" title=\"Why is my white dog&#8217;s fur turning brown?\">Why is my white dog&#8217;s fur turning brown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#Can_white_dogs_change_color\" title=\"Can white dogs change color?\">Can white dogs change color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_white_again\" title=\"How do I get my dog white again?\">How do I get my dog white again?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_dog_fur_to_change_color\" title=\"Is it normal for a dog fur to change color?\">Is it normal for a dog fur to change color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#What_causes_discoloration_in_dogs_fur\" title=\"What causes discoloration in dogs fur?\">What causes discoloration in dogs fur?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#How_do_I_get_brown_stains_off_my_white_dog\" title=\"How do I get brown stains off my white dog?\">How do I get brown stains off my white dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#How_do_I_get_my_dogs_fur_white_again\" title=\"How do I get my dogs fur white again?\">How do I get my dogs fur white again?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#What_causes_brown_stains_on_white_dogs\" title=\"What causes brown stains on white dogs?\">What causes brown stains on white dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_the_brown_around_my_dogs_mouth\" title=\"How do I get rid of the brown around my dogs mouth?\">How do I get rid of the brown around my dogs mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#How_do_I_get_the_brown_out_of_my_white_dogs_face\" title=\"How do I get the brown out of my white dog&#8217;s face?\">How do I get the brown out of my white dog&#8217;s face?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#Why_is_my_white_dogs_face_Brown\" title=\"Why is my white dogs face Brown?\">Why is my white dogs face Brown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#Why_is_my_dogs_white_hair_turning_brown\" title=\"Why is my dogs white hair turning brown?\">Why is my dogs white hair turning brown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_brown_hair_on_a_white_dog\" title=\"How do you get rid of brown hair on a white dog?\">How do you get rid of brown hair on a white dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#Can_white_puppies_change_Colour\" title=\"Can white puppies change Colour?\">Can white puppies change Colour?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#Can_a_white_puppy_turn_black\" title=\"Can a white puppy turn black?\">Can a white puppy turn black?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#Can_a_white_puppy_turn_brown\" title=\"Can a white puppy turn brown?\">Can a white puppy turn brown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-white-fur-turning-brown\/#What_dogs_change_colors\" title=\"What dogs change colors?\">What dogs change colors?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_white_fur_turning_brown\"><\/span>Why is my dog&#8217;s white fur turning brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are removed from the body primarily through feces, but are also in urine, tears and saliva. Brown fur staining is <b>primarily caused by an infection with the yeast Malassezia. This is the yeast that is responsible for skin and ear infections in dogs. It is possible that your dog has both conditions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_white_dogs_turn_brown\"><\/span>Can white dogs turn brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s natural for your dog&#8217;s white fur to undergo some discoloration. It&#8217;s not always possible for dogs to keep themselves perfectly clean, and things that would easily blend in on a brown-hair dog really stand out on a dog with white fur. <b>A dog&#8217;s white fur turning brown is not uncommon or serious<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dogs_fur_changes_color\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog&#8217;s fur changes color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fur Color Change Due to Aging The most common cause of color change in dogs is simply <b>the natural aging process. Puppies often do not gain their adult coloration until they reach maturity, so if you&#8217;re adopting a puppy, you may notice some changes to its coloring as it nears adulthood.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_white_dogs_fur_turn_brown\"><\/span>Why does my white dogs fur turn brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are removed from the body primarily through feces, but are also in urine, tears and saliva. Brown fur staining is <b>primarily caused by an infection with the yeast Malassezia. This is the yeast that is responsible for skin and ear infections in dogs. It is possible that your dog has both conditions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_the_brown_out_of_my_white_dog\"><\/span>How do I get the brown out of my white dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Make a paste of baking soda and water, and brush it into the stain.<\/b><b>Let dry and then wipe off with a damp cloth. If any stain still remains, repeat. Urine stains are particularly difficult and should be removed immediately with a damp cloth or pet cleansing wipe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_white_fur_turning_brown_around_mouth\"><\/span>Why is my dog&#8217;s white fur turning brown around mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Porphyrins are also present in your dog&#8217;s saliva, and will cause similar reddish brown discolouration around your dog&#8217;s mouth. You can use the same eye contact solution or eye wash to neutralize the stains. If your dog has a habit of licking their paws, their paws may also take on a reddish brown colour.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_white_dogs_fur_turning_brown\"><\/span>Why is my white dog&#8217;s fur turning brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brown fur staining is primarily <b>caused by an infection with the yeast Malassezia.  Both secretions carry porphyrins that stain the fur. Dogs with seasonal allergies may lick their paws and legs, the saliva staining the fur red. Then when brownish discoloration develops in the moist fur, the yeast infection sets in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_white_dogs_change_color\"><\/span>Can white dogs change color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many breeds have coats that change over time. Puppies will generally be a different color than the adult dog. Medications, sunlight, nutritional status and skin disease can all be factors in changing and dog&#8217;s coat color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_white_again\"><\/span>How do I get my dog white again?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the stains are very serious, get out the baking soda, a natural bleaching agent that doesn&#8217;t damage a dog&#8217;s coat. <b>Make a paste of baking soda and water, and brush it into the stain.<\/b><b>Let dry and then wipe off with a damp cloth. If any stain still remains, repeat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_dog_fur_to_change_color\"><\/span>Is it normal for a dog fur to change color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Many breeds have coats that change over time. Puppies will generally be a different color than the adult dog. Medications, sunlight, nutritional status and skin disease can all be factors in changing and dog&#8217;s coat color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_discoloration_in_dogs_fur\"><\/span>What causes discoloration in dogs fur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Red fur staining is caused by <b>a compound called porphyrin. Porphyrins are iron-containing molecules produced when the body breaks down red blood cells. They are removed from the body primarily through feces, but are also in urine, tears and saliva.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_brown_stains_off_my_white_dog\"><\/span>How do I get brown stains off my white dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are removed from the body primarily through feces, but are also in urine, tears and saliva. Brown fur staining is <b>primarily caused by an infection with the yeast Malassezia. This is the yeast that is responsible for skin and ear infections in dogs. It is possible that your dog has both conditions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dogs_fur_white_again\"><\/span>How do I get my dogs fur white again?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Make a paste of baking soda and water, and brush it into the stain.<\/b><b>Let dry and then wipe off with a damp cloth. If any stain still remains, repeat. Urine stains are particularly difficult and should be removed immediately with a damp cloth or pet cleansing wipe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_brown_stains_on_white_dogs\"><\/span>What causes brown stains on white dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mix equal parts of medicinal 1 percent peroxide and milk of magnesia. Working with one teaspoon at a time, add cornstarch to the mixture until it thickens into a paste. Apply the paste to the stains on your dog&#8217;s fur and let it set in for a couple of hours. Remove the paste by carefully combing it out.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_the_brown_around_my_dogs_mouth\"><\/span>How do I get rid of the brown around my dogs mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Remove Brown Stains around a Dog&#8217;s Mouth<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Combine in a bowl equal parts lemon juice and table salt.  <\/li>\n<li>Separate and beat one egg white, and add it to the salt and lemon mixture.  <\/li>\n<li>Apply the mixture to brown stains near your dog&#8217;s mouth.  <\/li>\n<li>Brush the dried mixture out of your dog&#8217;s fur.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_the_brown_out_of_my_white_dogs_face\"><\/span>How do I get the brown out of my white dog&#8217;s face?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Make a paste of baking soda and water, and brush it into the stain.<\/b><b>Let dry and then wipe off with a damp cloth. If any stain still remains, repeat. Urine stains are particularly difficult and should be removed immediately with a damp cloth or pet cleansing wipe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_white_dogs_face_Brown\"><\/span>Why is my white dogs face Brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brown fur staining is <b>primarily caused by an infection with the yeast Malassezia. This is the yeast that is responsible for skin and ear infections in dogs. It is possible that your dog has both conditions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_white_hair_turning_brown\"><\/span>Why is my dogs white hair turning brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are removed from the body primarily through feces, but are also in urine, tears and saliva. <b>Brown fur staining is primarily caused by an infection with the yeast Malassezia. This is the yeast that is responsible for skin and ear infections in dogs. It is possible that your dog has both conditions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_brown_hair_on_a_white_dog\"><\/span>How do you get rid of brown hair on a white dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the stains are very serious, get out the <b>baking soda, a natural bleaching agent that doesn&#8217;t damage a dog&#8217;s coat. Make a paste of baking soda and water, and brush it into the stain. Let dry and then wipe off with a damp cloth. If any stain still remains, repeat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_white_puppies_change_Colour\"><\/span>Can white puppies change Colour?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s not uncommon for the puppy&#8217;s adult coat color to end up a different hue than the puppy coat. While the adult coat is darker than the puppy coat in many breeds, there are those in which the adult coat is lighter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_white_puppy_turn_black\"><\/span>Can a white puppy turn black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of course, this can be the simple case of genetics  <b>sometimes two white canines can produce black puppies if they both carry the dominant black gene. A color from generations ago can pop up in any puppy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_white_puppy_turn_brown\"><\/span>Can a white puppy turn brown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>White dogs are often prone to browning discoloration due to a variety of factors. Some are cosmetic, others are dietary, and some are related to health; but nearly all can be successfully addressed with time and attention. Some dogs&#8217; fur darkens with age, which could be a normal occurrence for your pup.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_change_colors\"><\/span>What dogs change colors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dalmatians are known for this, as they are born without spots, but many breeds develop different coat coloring and patterns as they shed their puppy fur. <b>English Setters, Bedlington Terriers, Kerry Blue Terriers, and Shih Tzu are a few of the breeds that may change colors dramatically from puppy to adult.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog&#8217;s white fur turning brown?Can white dogs turn brown?What does it mean when a dog&#8217;s fur changes color?Why does my white dogs fur turn brown?How do I get the brown out of my white dog?Why is my dog&#8217;s white fur turning brown around mouth?Why is my white dog&#8217;s fur&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12459","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12459"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12459"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12459\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12459"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}