what the vet says leaves you speechless

In 2018 Siobhan Valenski posted a case on the page I Love Veterinary Medicine which left no one indifferent.

The owners of a Rottweiler dog were very worried about their pet because every day it became “whiterAfter examining the dog, the vet gave a diagnosis that shocked the owners.

A white Rottweiler

“The owners were concerned because their Rottweiler was turning white. I think it’s beautiful», these are the words shared by the professional on the page mentioned above. After posting this story, the post was inundated with comments:

“How long did it take for you to get treatment? It’s a very slow process and that little dog is all white, so they mustn’t have been very worried,” criticized one user. “A lot of people seem to comment that their Rottweilers have Vitiligo. It’s a what is common in this breed?» the others ask worriedly.

According to experts, this pigmentation disorder affects «a very low percentage of the population”. And they add: «Vitiligo in dogs manifests itself with clear “spots” on some parts of the body».

How to recognize Vitiligo in dogs?

1. Color changes in the dog’s nose: where previously a black or brown color was appreciated, white or pink spots now begin to appear.
2. White spots on the dog’s body: They can appear anywhere on the body, although they are more common near the eyes and on the face.
3. puppies: some dogs suffer from this problem during the first months of life.

👉 Talk to your vet if your dog experiences any of these symptoms.

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