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Why is my white poodle mix's white fur turning brown or reddish?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 7 years and 10 months old | 38 lbs

I have a white mixed poddle she started getting brown or reddish it started a couple of months ago and getting worse I have tried a few over the counter items but nothing is working. Please Help!!!

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 7th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is not possible to know what these are without en evaluation with basic diagnostics but keep in mind that there is chance that these could be normal pigmentation changes though it is hard to know based on pictures. Other possibilities include allergies and a skin infection, among others. I recommend that you have her evaluation by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Treatment if any would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day!

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