{"id":6206,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:34","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:34","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:34","slug":"why-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are my dog&#8217;s nails two different colors?"},"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-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/#Why_are_my_dogs_nails_two_different_colors\" title=\"Why are my dog&#8217;s nails two different colors?\">Why are my dog&#8217;s nails two different colors?<\/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-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/#What_color_are_dogs_nails_supposed_to_be\" title=\"What color are dogs nails supposed to be?\">What color are dogs nails supposed to be?<\/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-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/#Can_dogs_have_different_Coloured_nails\" title=\"Can dogs have different Coloured nails?\">Can dogs have different Coloured nails?<\/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-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/#Why_are_my_dogs_nails_brown_at_the_base\" title=\"Why are my dogs nails brown at the base?\">Why are my dogs nails brown at the base?<\/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-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_two_different_color_nails\" title=\"Why does my dog have two different color nails?\">Why does my dog have two different color nails?<\/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-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/#Can_dogs_nails_be_different_colors\" title=\"Can dog&#8217;s nails be different colors?\">Can dog&#8217;s nails be different colors?<\/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-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/#What_Colour_should_dogs_nails_be\" title=\"What Colour should dogs nails be?\">What Colour should dogs nails be?<\/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-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/#Why_is_one_of_my_dogs_nails_white\" title=\"Why is one of my dog&#8217;s nails white?\">Why is one of my dog&#8217;s nails white?<\/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-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_some_black_nails_and_some_white\" title=\"Why does my dog have some black nails and some white?\">Why does my dog have some black nails and some white?<\/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-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/#Are_dogs_nails_supposed_to_be_white\" title=\"Are dogs nails supposed to be white?\">Are dogs nails supposed to be white?<\/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-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_discolored_nails\" title=\"Why does my dog have discolored nails?\">Why does my dog have discolored nails?<\/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-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_have_different_colored_nails\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to have different colored nails?\">Is it normal for dogs to have different colored nails?<\/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-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/#What_color_should_dogs_nails_be\" title=\"What color should dogs nails be?\">What color should dogs nails be?<\/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-are-my-dogs-nails-two-different-colors\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_one_black_nail\" title=\"Why does my dog have one black nail?\">Why does my dog have one black nail?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_dogs_nails_two_different_colors\"><\/span>Why are my dog&#8217;s nails two different colors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not to worry, this is perfectly normal! Many dogs have a mixture of black and white nails, and <b>it&#8217;s due to pigmentation in their nails. Now sometimes they can be a medical reason for the different colored nails, such as a fungal infection, so it&#8217;s always good to have Archie checked out by a vet just to be sure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_are_dogs_nails_supposed_to_be\"><\/span>What color are dogs nails supposed to be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If nails are <b>clear, the quick appears pink and the nail growing past the quick is white. If nails are dark, the quick isn&#8217;t as obvious. A bit of trivia: if a dog&#8217;s paws are white, nails tend to be clear. Past the quick, the toenails don&#8217;t have any nerves and they tend to be less sensitive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_have_different_Coloured_nails\"><\/span>Can dogs have different Coloured nails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like horse hooves, <b>dog nails can come in different colors. Generally, the color of the nail varies based on the color of the surrounding skin and hair. White fur usually comes with white nails, while brown and black fur comes with black nails.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_dogs_nails_brown_at_the_base\"><\/span>Why are my dogs nails brown at the base?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog&#8217;s nails are turning brown or red, it is most often a <b>sign of a yeast infection. Most yeast infections are due to allergy flare-ups.  Yeast infections are often the result of excessive moisture from licking the affected area, especially paws and in between the pads.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_two_different_color_nails\"><\/span>Why does my dog have two different color nails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not to worry, this is perfectly normal! Many dogs have a mixture of black and white nails, and <b>it&#8217;s due to pigmentation in their nails. Now sometimes they can be a medical reason for the different colored nails, such as a fungal infection, so it&#8217;s always good to have Archie checked out by a vet just to be sure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_nails_be_different_colors\"><\/span>Can dog&#8217;s nails be different colors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is normal for dogs to have different colored nails. They are just different colors of pigment. If he does not have any problems with the paw, then he may have injured his leg, shoulder, or back.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Colour_should_dogs_nails_be\"><\/span>What Colour should dogs nails be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The color of the nail is determined by the color of the surrounding skin and hair. This dog has black claws on the brown paw and a mixture of white and black claws on the white paw. Always remember to trim the dew claws that are located on the inner surface of the paw.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_one_of_my_dogs_nails_white\"><\/span>Why is one of my dog&#8217;s nails white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog Nails Turning White If your dog&#8217;s nails are turning white or you notice white lines in the nails, <b>it is a condition called leukonychia. Leukonychia is a condition that affects both dogs and humans and is typically the result of an injury to the nail bed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_some_black_nails_and_some_white\"><\/span>Why does my dog have some black nails and some white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not to worry, this is perfectly normal! Many dogs have a mixture of black and white nails, and <b>it&#8217;s due to pigmentation in their nails. Now sometimes they can be a medical reason for the different colored nails, such as a fungal infection, so it&#8217;s always good to have Archie checked out by a vet just to be sure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_nails_supposed_to_be_white\"><\/span>Are dogs nails supposed to be white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog Nails Turning White If your dog&#8217;s nails are turning white or you notice white lines in the nails, it is a condition called <b>leukonychia. Leukonychia is a condition that affects both dogs and humans and is typically the result of an injury to the nail bed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_discolored_nails\"><\/span>Why does my dog have discolored nails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Abnormal Nail Color in Dogs. There could be many causes for nail discoloration in dogs. From <b>fungus to allergies and yeast infections, the origins may vary. Discoloration may even be red, brown, or black, but it could also be that your dog is simply getting older.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_have_different_colored_nails\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to have different colored nails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not to worry, <b>this is perfectly normal! Many dogs have a mixture of black and white nails, and it&#8217;s due to pigmentation in their nails. Now sometimes they can be a medical reason for the different colored nails, such as a fungal infection, so it&#8217;s always good to have Archie checked out by a vet just to be sure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_dogs_nails_be\"><\/span>What color should dogs nails be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If nails are clear, the quick appears pink and the nail growing past the quick is white. If nails are dark, the quick isn&#8217;t as obvious. A bit of trivia: if a dog&#8217;s paws are white, nails tend to be clear. Past the quick, the toenails don&#8217;t have any nerves and they tend to be less sensitive.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_one_black_nail\"><\/span>Why does my dog have one black nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog Nails Turning White If your dog&#8217;s nails are turning white or you notice white lines in the nails, <b>it is a condition called leukonychia. Leukonychia is a condition that affects both dogs and humans and is typically the result of an injury to the nail bed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why are my dog&#8217;s nails two different colors?What color are dogs nails supposed to be?Can dogs have different Coloured nails?Why are my dogs nails brown at the base?Why does my dog have two different color nails?Can dog&#8217;s nails be different colors?What Colour should dogs nails be?Why is one of my dog&#8217;s nails&#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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6206"}],"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=6206"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6206\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6206"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}