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zoeyvonne
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26-05-2012, 11:48 AM

Dark red nail beds, why?????

Don't know if you'll see clearly from my pics but sasha has white nails so i can see the quick inside a normal pink colour but the nail bed area on some of her nails are a dark red? Is this normal or has she hurt them or is it otherwise a problem???


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26-05-2012, 12:09 PM
My Staffie has some white nails and they look just the same as your dogs, so i'd say, nothing to worry about.
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26-05-2012, 12:13 PM
totallly normal,its oils from there skin that seep into the nail, more pronounced on dogs that have light color nails,and white haired dogs.so mt vet says.
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26-05-2012, 12:22 PM
Ah ok thank you, never seen it like that before but if it's the norm for others too I guess I should stop worrying
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26-05-2012, 06:33 PM
Been looking on internet about this and some people suggest yeast infection??? I know the pics aren't great but the nail looks at the pad end like your own nails would look if they were caught in a door (fresh blood blister). Something is telling me this isn't right, but she isn't licking or bothered by them? I know I am a fuss pot but I usually have these feelings for a reason.............
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26-05-2012, 07:02 PM
My Molly's nails are just like that, they have been for as long as I can remember (she's a Westie and will be 9 years old soon) so I don't imagine it's anything to worry about. She's never had a problem with them.
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27-05-2012, 01:12 PM
there are typs of fungas as well.not usually redish.it would not hurt to call your vet,to be one the safe side.my dogos who are all white,also get redish rear ends,and under there legs,crotch area.
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