Shes even laying on her back right now in the sun. You going? I had told them he had a sensitive tummy due to the litter being sold off too early. The Second one was the most Shiba like except his coloration was a bit odd, especially on the face and his tongue just seems so huge! My point is no matter what crazy concotions of foods I fed them, their tummys never changed color. Okay so I have some theories of my own,.. Oh the Google I learned long ago that the information you find on Google is only as good as its source. Love your writing style. I do have him on allergies medication and ointments for ears and eyes, but tonight I rolled him over his belly is BLACK, normally pink, blonde doggie. SlimDoggys mom is a librarianso this is a subject near and dear to her heart. I am certain she could have found enough to eat, but I recall her ugly skin before treatment, and now this hypothyroid business. Either one. I've come to the conclusion that he is, though badly/haphazardly bred which accounts for some of his anatomical aberrations that eventually balanced out over time. Thanks! I post the recipes I make for my dogs every Friday: Are you adding Omega-3 fatty acids to your dogs raw diet? I do not offer coaching or consultations. If you have concerns about your dog's health, please contact your veterinarian. Oh sure there are the odd one or two conventional ones out there who are integrated and the majority of these vets are fine too. And certainly different from the "perfect" shiba pup in the post preceding this one, heh. Unfortunately, I suspect only the hardiest Shiba dogs then survived and itchiness not being a fatal flaw,what we might call an allergydog today, was just as likely to be bred back then. Ive learned to use it to help me shape questions for when I speak with the vet so that our time is informative. This has to be diagnosed by a veterinarian who will run tests and recommend treatment. Not to the point of doing any damage, and I have to wash her feet often and give her Benedryl. This wasnt exactly a dog health issue, but the principle is the same. I dont know if it is a contagious thing, I believe whatever caused it lies in the backyard here. Now I will be completely up front with you, my fiance lost his store, and so money was tight, there were a few days here and there, my dogs were fed whatever I had in the house, I would try to mix certain things like meat and vegetables, but sometimes it was lunch meat and cheerios. The Veterinary Manual was first published in 1955 as a service to the community. Everything I have read about the Shiba says that the Shiba puppy is one of the cutest puppies. Will you be at BlogPaws? Wow! My vet said its a suntan! It is not a specific disease but a reaction of a dogs body to certain conditions. I can totally relate to the panic feeling! I also feed them a vegetable blend that I make along with supplements to address any health issues joint supplement, digestive supplement, etc. Diagnosis is by appearance of signs on the animal. As the condition progresses, secondary hair loss, fluid discharge, and infections develop. The Reds looked like normal Shiba Puppies to me. LOL, Glad that all was well with the darker tummies. The only thing I would have to disagree with you is your statement that Shiba puppies aren't supposed to be overwhelmingly cute and charming. Had same problem and havnt looked back since I went all natural food. Last surgery had clean margins. I had him tested and he is pure shiba inu. Finally I decided to go all natural food ie human quality and within a couple of weeks the puppies looked normal again and the mom that was the worst off gone within a month. I use internet all the time, for many things. It almost seemed black. Kibble is difficult for dogs to digest and the over processing that occurs when making kibble is contributing to the number of dogs that have health issues today. I can live with that. Im learning to look for eHow and PetMD too! If inflammation is present, early cases may respond to shampoo treatment and steroid ointments. Fingers crossed. I honestly cant decipher fact from fiction at this point, even after being in the Vet field for 15 years. The concurrent treatment of secondary infections is helpful and is required before steroids are administered. Instead, I look for actual dog health sites to learn more. She also has a pink nose, but I had just attributed that to her medical problems which can cause the loss of pigmentation in the nose.As far as breeders listing the Whites or Creams as rare is because there are fewer of them then the other colors. We have two vets and they know that Im a blogger, which has really changed our relationship, because they know that Ill do research so theyll actually write things down for me or set aside time for a phone call. Im on a grain free diet for him, and that has helped tremendously. Yes, dogs do suntan, however, Ive heard more instances of dogs burning and not tanning because people shave their coats too short in the summertime. It is now July 2018 and we have been experiencing some warm weather in the UK so Stannis (my Frenchie) is loving it. Wow! I order fresh sardines through a local raw food co-op. They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing and so it is, with Google. I adopted a cream colored. Eliminate these things, while strengthening the immune and you should see an improvement. I of course have a Black and Tan and a Cream Shiba. Especially when they come up with these odd symptoms. It's late here, so I'm only going to jot a couple sporadic thoughts. It was supposed to be 3 months old and I swear it was smaller then Sami and Miko were when I got them at 5 1/2 weeks old. The first one was extremely tiny. We moved in by my mom, after two weeks of living here I started to notice their bellys getting splotchy. There *may* be breeds where the lighter coated varieties are just generally unhealthier and can be more prone to skin issues, like the Ghost and Isabelle colored Dobermans, Westies, or any albino dog. Yes, it does. Primary diseases that cause hyperpigmentation can occur in any breed but especially Dachshunds. Im glad everything is ok though! She would probably have been one of the most wretched village dogs around, and well, nature would have taken its course over time. But I have to stop going to it unless I go to a reputable site those forums are killers! Im glad to hear its nothing serious! The chat with our vet calmed me down and I was comfortable that my dogs were okay. What about the salt in them? Yep, Google made me realize that I can use it to develop questions for our vet, but not to replace our vet a while ago, but its so tempting to run to the internet first. The vet was very good though and gave me several printed out sheets of info direct from a veterinarian site that said how much good it was doing for senior dogs who were suffering from this pain. The dark pigmentation went away!!! Use Google yes, but use the filter god gave you to know whats real and whats a mosquito bite. The legacy of this great resource continues in the online and mobile app versions today. In a young Dachshund, your veterinarian will want to eliminate other causes of the signs. If you are new to this blog, please note that I'm not a veterinarian or a nutritionist. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. And so does everything else. More importantly the immune must be kept strong. Were deluged with ebook projects right now and I just cant take the time. The trusted provider of veterinary information since 1955, Dermatitis and Dermatologic Problems in Dogs, Congenital and Inherited Skin Disorders in Dogs, Abscesses Between the Toes (Interdigital Furunculosis) in Dogs, Hyperpigmentation (Acanthosis Nigricans) in Dogs, Mite Infestation (Mange, Acariasis, Scabies) in Dogs, Whole-body Disorders that Affect the Skin in Dogs, Last full review/revision Jun 2018 | Content last modified Sep 2020. I got three dogs, a purebred toy yorkie nMartinihnny Cash, a Pomeranian-Dachsund-Chihuahua-jack Russell mix named Martini, and I believe a corgi-jack Russell mix named Booskie aka Bully. Best of luck. If not, just worth a quick checkup I think. Comparing pictures, I did wonder at times throughout his development if he was "pure" Shiba, especially given his shady past. It turned out I am allergic to him! It is horrifying how many people get on the internet when they should be burning rubber on their way to ER instead . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Yep, his tummy was definitely darker; a lot darker. I am a blogger, and all information shared is based on my personal experience with my dogs and research about raw feeding, canine health, and canine nutrition. Please do not use content from this blog in place of veterinarian care. He also spends more time inside than them. There are unethical and frankly nutso breeders over there as well. There are several things that can cause skin darkening or venous congestion that would be major concerns. We useWondercide products, they're natural and don't have any harmful side effects. It started with momma dog and I thought it was that she was getting older but when her puppies started showing the same problem of dark skin I knew it was their diet. Im not sure if you ever seen a dog that came in contact with raid bug killer, but its not pretty, and dogs usually get sick in some fashion from it, my step sons dogs eyes and mouth swelled badly. (LogOut/ If you concentrate on strengthening their immune, youll actually get somewhere. I help many dogs with all sorts of ailments, infections and diseases and not one has ever healed when fed a processed diet. She has been sitting in the sun daily since its starting to get warm. I have a chawawa mixed she is pregnant her belly seems to be getting darker every day she is 7weeks is this normal because when she was pregnant last year the same thing happened, Thank you I just noticed my girls tummy turning darker. You are so right. Thank you for your support. Speaking of which I need your business card. Very interesting. Question from House of Two Bows: I wonder if fur pigmentation has anything to do with skin pigmentation and if that has anything to do with overall dermal health, as I am also plagued by questions about why todays Shibas are so damn itchy. There were also big splotches of pink on their tummies as well. I occasionally earn a commission (at no additional cost to you) when you click through an affiliate link to one of my favorite products. The question is are dogs able to get a suntan? are ok for general information, but reading the comments on the forums just gum up the works. Shes not a fan of vegetables. He is regularly seen by the vets for health checks and I flee and worm him using a very regular, strict regime in line with my vets recommendations. We do not control or have responsibility for the content of any third-party site. 2020 Update: Rodrigo and Sydney are approaching their 10 year birthdays and their tummy is still light in color. It is your dog food and diet. Ultimately I consider all this info and then decide what is best for Casey. Once I have some facts in mind, I post on the Springer Spaniel Rescue message board. , DVM, DACVD, Department of Medical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Those in England report seeing White shibas, dogs without fading of their skin pigments who are solid white, and they do use these for breeding as white is a recognized NIPPO color in the general description of coat colors for the Nihon Ken, like in a Kishu or Hokkaido. Then I saw your post and it made so much sense. If they were this bad in the days before prednisone and cyclosporin and Benedryl, they wouldnt have survived!. LOL, I really appreciate the detailed and thoughtful response! Just a 2 second comment google makes the most often read (and endorsed) the highlight BUT this dialogue was not supposed to be about that. You would get the same type of results using Bing, Yahoo, or any other search tool. Fleas: Youll see flea dirt (remains of flea feces and dried blood) on their tummy. Thank you so much, Kristen. He was on a gluten free diet and lots of fruit and veggies. ANY THOUGHTS HERE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! Great post BTW. As she got older, the nose turned darker and developed age spots. My dog Rodrigo went from being very unhealthy, losing weight, and living with pain to being an active, vibrant, happy and healthy dog thanks to raw dog food. No, BlogPaws isnt in the cards this year Im sorry to say. For more details and a full list of brands I work with, please visit the Affiliate Disclosure page. Cynical? Yep, Google can be a dangerous thing. Since my dogs didn't have a skin issue, I moved on, making sure to useWondercide productsfor natural flea control without the short or longterm side effects. Would canned sardines work? Two were Reds and 3 were Black and Tans. My shiba inu is cream. I do know, that people with short coated light skinned breeds, like Shar pei for instance, Mexican Hairless, Chinese Cresteds etc, report a higher incidence of skin cancers and have to use lotions or the dogs get burned. Its the Internet (and the people who use it) that is crazy/dangerous, not Google. Fortunately, I dont google much about the pets, unless its to refresh my memory. Hey guys I dont know if its possible to do so, buy if you post a picture of your backyard, I can tell you exactly what could be causing your dogs belly to turn black. Too early in the day. This has to be diagnosed by a veterinarian who will run tests and recommend treatment. Now at age 10 its distinctly white. I know environment can have something to do with it so I wonder whats going on in your environment. All three seem to scratch more than usual like somethings biting them, But there are no fleas in las Vegas. What about the salt in them? Can you provide a sample diet? Believe it or not our pets get allergies too, especially from plants, and if they dont have a strong immune system, the worse the symptoms will be, just as with humans. =). Medicated shampoos are often beneficial for removing excess oil and odor but must be used regularly. My dog has drake areas in between hes legs what could it be he eats just fine. It does turn black at times and also is pink at times. Thats my theory anyways, and also that puppy millers and bad breeders have bred only the worst to the worst and thusly have helped really destroy the breeds overall health. Black Skin Disease Treatment is done by us now both in Turkey and the positive results were obtained in our many patients in Europe treated us not temporarily atm permanently personell fluctuation world that this treatment is available in many treatments now singleton but is not permanent. With time, it may spread to the lower neck, groin, abdomen, hocks, eyes, ears, and the area between the anus and the external genital organs. But knowing what I do now, the assurance of knowing he's full shiba would only be as a consequence of screening for everything else you talk about overall genetic health of dam and sire, breeding lines, etc.Not sure if this comment makes sense or responds to what you've posted here, but I'll be back. What would cause my dog's stomach to turn black? Looking forward to the update. I never put the two together before now. This is such an old post that I need to update it now that I read your comment. You can check out the products I recommend here: https://keepthetailwagging.com/supplements. It could also be their age, but then why does Cashs belly look the way it does, like a dark pink Anyway thanks for listening, Ill keep you posted. In most cases, your veterinarian will want to treat any secondary bacterial infections before proceeding with other diagnostic tests. (Ive helped dogs heal just like the ones on this page). Please confirm that you are a health care professional. Stannis is a fawn with black mask with a full pedigree and KC Registration his tummy was previously quite pink but now it is dark almost black. You might find them at an Asian grocery store. Youre going to be my go to person should I need to fly our dogs anywhere. Whats amazing is that logically, I know that I shouldnt look if I click the link and it has that forum look, I need to click off, but sometimes it drags you in like a reality TV program. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It really did help her tremendously! The Black and Tans however were another story. Some very interesting questions! 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