It is also common for black dogs to start showing gray earlier than lighter colored dogs.
Whiten dog fur around eyes.
Breeds of dog that are more susceptible to experiencing fur staining tend to be dogs who have poor drainage short noses and who have shallow eye sockets etc.
Stains around eyes and mouth may affect dogs of all breeds.
Stains around the mouth are typically brown or red and are due to constant salivation and the oxidation of the dog s saliva as well as the artificial colorants in food or food.
Baby wipes are gentle enough for your dog s sensitive skin and help prevent stains from setting into the hair.
This can happen to any part of your dog s body that he likes to lick or chew such as the fur on your dog s feet or the fur around the eyes.
Pay special attention to the hair under the dog s eyes and around her mouth since these are the most stain prone areas on a white dog.
You may find that your pooch still has unsightly brown stains on the white fur near her eyes paws and mouth even immediately after a bath.
Allergens can also cause irritation and inflammation to the eyes which results in production of more tears and so can lead to staining around the eye area.
Vitiligo is a rare skin condition that can cause pigment loss in certain patches of skin and fur.
A little mild hydrogen peroxide dried into the muzzle be sure to avoid the eyes or visine applied to the fur not the eyes can lighten the color enough to live with it until it grows out.
Bluing agents are added to commercially produced dog whitening shampoos to enhance the appearance of a white coat.
Wipe the dog with baby wipes between baths.
These stains may be caused by oxidation when saliva and eye drainage meet.
Dogs with dark fur can be just as likely to develop epiphora and you should always examine your dog s eyes closely for signs of anything out of the ordinary.
If your dog s coat is particularly dull or yellow consider using a bluing shampoo.
If your dog s facial fur is prone to getting into his eyes the irritation that it causes to the eyes is likely to lead to excessive tear production and tear stains.
Sometimes the reason your dog s fur is turning white is a condition call vitiligo.
However they are more noticeable in white colored dogs such as bichons malteses white poodles or westies.
Have you ever seen a white dog who looks like he s crying all the time or a white dog with a dark stained beard.
Brown tear stains paw stains and beard stains are common occurrences in white and light colored dogs.