Why is my white poodle's fur turning orange? Is it normal aging?

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My toy/mini poodle suddenly grew a patch of light orange fur on his back a few months ago. Now the same orange, coarse hair is appearing in strands in his fur on his back. He has had soft, white, thin fur for his whole life. He only had these thick hairs in his coat when he was a puppy, but grew out of it. The fur now makes him appear ‘apricot’ compared to his usual white colour. His skin looks ok and there’s no scratching. Is this possibly a sign of ageing? Or is it possibly a summer coat? Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | neutered | 7 years and 7 months old

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

What a handsome fella. : ) The haircoat can change color as its exposed to the sun, so this would be my first suspicion. However, if you are seeing any brown stained areas, then this is due to excessive licking, which usually indicates an allergy or OCD licking behavior. At any rate if the skin is normal in appearance and not red, there isn't anything to worry about medically at this time. Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Take care

Why is my white poodle's fur turning orange? Is it normal aging?

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