Guest Amy_Bee Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Gretchen has always had a weird rough patch on her belly that's dark, but the vets she has seen have never said anything about it. Tonight I was petting her and noticed that it now looks green (2.5 years after I noticed it)! It looks almost like mold growing on her belly. It doesn't look any larger than before, though. Does anyone have any experience with this? I plan to call the vet tomorrow and ask, but I've noticed that sometimes greytalkers recognize things quicker than vets. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryffenne Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 pic? The first part makes me think blackheads... but the fact you said it started to take on a green tint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted February 16, 2009 Share Posted February 16, 2009 Lots of greys have callused-like skin on their chests from laying in their cages (my Copper for one), though it usually starts going away once they're laying on soft beds and couches. Is it actually turning green or it it fading into her skin color? Picture? I suppose it could be some sort of fungus like athletes foot in humans. Best bet is to ask your vet - don't wait for them to bring it up. Unless your vet is really greyhound savvy it might not even be noticed. greysmom Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJsM Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 It sounds like blackheads to me. Depending on what your vet says tomorrow, you can douse a cottonball with astringent (or witch hazel) and just lightly treat it each night and see if that will clear it up. That helped Bull back when I first got him and he had that same blackish patch of blackheads (never turned green though. I'll be interested to hear what the vet has to say about that). Quote ATASCOSITA DIAZ - MY WONDER DOG!Missing our Raisin: 9/9/94 - 7/20/08, our Super Bea: 2003 - 12/16/09, our Howie: 9/17/97 - 4/9/11, our Bull: 8/7/00 - 1/17/13, our Wyatt Earp: 11/22/06 - 12/16/15, and our Cyclone 8/26/05 - 9/12/16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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