My dog's skin looks blue after a bath. Is this normal for dogs?

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I was bathing my Akita when I noticed his skin was really blue, is this normal? Pet's info: Dog | Akita | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 22 days old | 15 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Dogs skin can certainly be pigmented, & can take on a bluish-grey tint. If Apollo is acting & feeling perfectly normal, I would just point this out to your veterinarian at his next visit & see what he says. But my guess is this is very normal for Apollo. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog's skin looks blue after a bath. Is this normal for dogs?

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