{"id":6647,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:24","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nails-changing-colour\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:24","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:24","slug":"why-are-my-dogs-nails-changing-colour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-my-dogs-nails-changing-colour\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are my dogs nails changing Colour?"},"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-changing-colour\/#Why_are_my_dogs_nails_changing_Colour\" title=\"Why are my dogs nails changing Colour?\">Why are my dogs nails changing Colour?<\/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-changing-colour\/#What_color_should_dog_nails_be\" title=\"What color should dog nails be?\">What color should dog nails 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-changing-colour\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_dogs_nail_is_infected\" title=\"How do you tell if a dog&#8217;s nail is infected?\">How do you tell if a dog&#8217;s nail is infected?<\/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-changing-colour\/#What_causes_nail_discoloration_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes nail discoloration in dogs?\">What causes nail discoloration in dogs?<\/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-changing-colour\/#Why_are_some_of_my_dogs_nails_black_and_some_white\" title=\"Why are some of my dogs nails black and some white?\">Why are some of my dogs nails black and some white?<\/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-changing-colour\/#Why_are_my_dogs_white_nails_turning_red\" title=\"Why are my dogs white nails turning red?\">Why are my dogs white nails turning red?<\/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-changing-colour\/#What_color_should_my_dogs_claws_be\" title=\"What color should my dogs claws be?\">What color should my dogs claws 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-changing-colour\/#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-changing-colour\/#What_do_good_dog_nails_look_like\" title=\"What do good dog nails look like?\">What do good dog nails look like?<\/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-changing-colour\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_pink_nails\" title=\"Why does my dog have pink nails?\">Why does my dog have pink nails?<\/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-changing-colour\/#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_changing_Colour\"><\/span>Why are my dogs nails changing Colour?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some dogs naturally have different colored nails.  As dogs age, <b>their nails may thicken and change to a hardened texture. This change may also come with a change in color  from black or white to red or brown. If dogs have allergies to their environment, this may cause discoloration to their nails.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_dog_nails_be\"><\/span>What color should dog 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=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_dogs_nail_is_infected\"><\/span>How do you tell if a dog&#8217;s nail is infected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of a bacterial claw infection in dogs include:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Swollen nail bed.<\/li>\n<li>Pain in the foot.<\/li>\n<li>Limping.<\/li>\n<li>Pus coming out of the nail bed.<\/li>\n<li>Discolored claw.<\/li>\n<li>Soft claw.<\/li>\n<li>Brittle claw.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_nail_discoloration_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes nail discoloration in dogs?<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=\"Why_are_some_of_my_dogs_nails_black_and_some_white\"><\/span>Why are some of my dogs nails black 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=\"Why_are_my_dogs_white_nails_turning_red\"><\/span>Why are my dogs white nails turning red?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the main signs that your dog is <b>suffering from a fungal infection is your dog&#8217;s nails turning red. This can quickly progress into a yeast infection if left untreated. Some fungal infections that can affect your dog include onychomycosis and blastomyces dermatitidis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_my_dogs_claws_be\"><\/span>What color should my dogs claws be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The color of the nail <b>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>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_do_good_dog_nails_look_like\"><\/span>What do good dog nails look like?<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_pink_nails\"><\/span>Why does my dog have pink nails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog&#8217;s nails should <b>extend enough to be seen, but should not go past the paw. If your dog has long hair, you may not be able to easily see the nails. But if the nails extend over the bottom of the paw pad you&#8217;ll know your dog&#8217;s nails are too long.<\/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>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><\/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<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why are my dogs nails changing Colour?What color should dog nails be?How do you tell if a dog&#8217;s nail is infected?What causes nail discoloration in dogs?Why are some of my dogs nails black and some white?Why are my dogs white nails turning red?What color should my dogs claws be?Why is one of&#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\/6647"}],"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=6647"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6647\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6647"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6647"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}