Dog chewed tire, black residue keeps coming back. Vet or just a stain?

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. What you are describing could be secondary to a bacterial / yeast infection or allergies. I would recommend using the below products to see if the black discoloration resolves. If the discoloration is still present and Duke continues to lick the area or it worsens, I would recommend discussing allergy medication options with your veterinarian such as Apoquel and Cytopoint. A veterinary dermatologist may also prove to be helpful in figuring out what the main problem is. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further. 1. Douxo PS Chlorhexidine combination shampoo and bathe twice weekly until resolved 2. Malacetic conditioning spray and apply to the area twice daily until resolved 3. Welactin omega 3 fish oil capsules 4. Essential 6 spot on by Dermoscent All of these products can be found online quite easily.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is a bit of a mystery but maybe it was from humping something- Just based on locations of the staining. What about a new bed or towel or toy at the facility? Some new fake grass he rubbed on? I don’t see this being a grass stain, it seems too dark. Very weird. Perhaps ask to tour the facility and look around? As far as Leroy’s safety, I suppose it could have been some something toxic but probably not. I’d recommend washing thoroughly with a dog shampoo and watching for any signs of toxicity or irritation (itching, vomiting, tremors, seizures, lethargy). Best of luck to you and Leroy!

Hello, sorry to hear about Cosmo. The site looks like it has salivary staining, so if has been licking/chewing at his feet he may have developed a skin infection which could be either bacterial, fungal or both. The best way to differentiate between them is by taking a sample from their skin and looking at it under the microscope. The prednisone can make him more susceptible to skin infections. If he continues to lick, you should determine why he is itchy and treat that cause concurrently with any skin infection he may have at the area. Your veterinarian can give you advice on which medications to use and which allergens are common in your area. Best of luck!

Black discoloration could indicate an infection or a foreign object trapped at the gum line. If you cannot easily remove it (be gentle), I recommend to have Jasmine examined by the veterinarian. Small dogs are more prone to dental disease and it is best to be proactive. Here is a link about oral health and care for pets: https://www.petcoach.co/article/a-comprehensive-dental-care-program-for-your-cat/ I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

That discoloration is a porphyrin staining. Dogs have this stain in their saliva normally. Curly is obviously licking his paws most likely due to an underlying allergy. Seasonal and non-seasonal environmental and food allergies can cause a pet to lick or chew on the feet, knees, or other body parts. Inflammation can also be caused by items embedded in the skin, painful joints, flea bites, etc. The staining around the mouth is most likely due to a dental infection. More saliva is produced in attempt to rid the bacteria from being absorbed through the gums into the bloodstream. I would recommend you try this shampoo: https://www.target.com/p/veterinary-formula-clinical-care-hot-spot-itch-relief-pet-shampoo-16-oz/-/A-50298965#lnk=sametab Really though, Curly should have a vet exam so his mouth can be evaluated and the allergies can be addressed (if it is allergy related). I hope this helps. Best wishes.

I would recommend getting your vet to check this closely, it appears in the pictures that the lower canine is making contact with the gum and chronic irritation can cause inflammation, scarring and occasionally tumour changes

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. That is may be why it came back after removing it. There is no way of knowing for sure without an examination though this represents a reason to seek veterinary care. This is usually determined with an examination and a fine needle aspirate (FNA) or a biopsy. Treatment depends on the findings up to that point. I recommend you have Rufus evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good night!