Hi All
We have a 7 month old bull terrier (Spike) who seems to be developing a skin problem. One spot under his arm seems to be infected, possibly because of rubbing from his harness (which we don't use anymore). He's on antibiotics for that. However, he seems to to have some rusty coloured spots on his fur (which don't come off easily, so I doubt it's dried blood), mainly on his front legs, but a couple of spots on his chest area too. Has any other bully owner come across this? I've been seeing information pointing to food, allergies etc etc. It's all so overwhelming where to begin to look for a cure. Also...Spike is pure white...Many thanks for any help.
Sonja

I used to be a dog groomer and what I noticed is that white poodles who licked their paws alot got orange/yellow discoloring on their paws.
Is he licking that area a lot?
Bonnielass

Hi Bonnielass
He does lick his paws but the discolouration is also under his arm where his sore is. I don't know if he can reach that far to lick. I really doubt it's dried blood because it didn't come off with hydrogen peroxide (I rubbed his foot area, not his sore). Also, when we bath him, the colouring doesn't go away. I'm curious though - what causes the discolouration when they lick their fur?
Thanks for the reply!
Sonja

Hi,
It's the saliva that stains the fur when they lick. He'll certainly be able to lick under his arm - I think the only areas they can't reach are their chins and their own heads and necks (for that you need a close friend!)
:)

Hiya - my friends bull terrier has developed a grass allergy ! which sometimes becomes infected - it affects her chest ,legs ,paws and belly - she uses Piriton to keep it at bay and sudocreme as a barrier cream
HTH
liz :)

The saliva stains the fur, not sure why. There is a product that will remove the staining it may be called White-Out. Check With a pet
supplier. It is used in grooming shops.
Bonnie