Why is my dog's belly and privates reddish-brown and won't go away?

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Why is my dogs stomach and pee area turning brownish/red? Never seen this before and she had a bath yesterday and it won’t go away. Pet's info: Dog | English Springer Spaniel | Female | spayed | 7 months and 5 days old | 32 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The most common reason for the fur to be that color is from excessive licking. There is a pigment in dog saliva that stains the fur reddish brown. As for her urine being brown or red, that is not normal. I would collect a urine sample and have her seen by your Vet tomorrow. The most common reason for red-brown urine is blood. Bloody urine can be from a UTI. The Vet can diagnose an UTI from a urine sample and also address her excessive licking (allergies, skin infection or fleas are common causes). I wish Harlow the best!

Why is my dog's belly and privates reddish-brown and won't go away?

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