As of: March 31, 2024, 5:45 a.m
By: Sandra Barbara Furtner
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Fanny is a beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog - but then she notices an unusual discoloration of her fur, especially on her face and chest area.
The Bernese mountain dog Fanny is a little star on social media. Mistress Leonie always shares loving scenes from everyday life - on her Instagram account @
fannyasfresh
you can find pictures of romantic sunsets, exciting walks and a wide variety of product tests. Leonie also regularly sends touching greetings. Always at her side: the dog Fanny.
White spot disease can also occur in four-legged friends
The Bernese Mountain Dog is a beautiful four-legged friend. One thing stands out: her face is almost entirely white. Rather unusual for a Bernese. As a rule, there should be a symmetrical white blaze starting on the forehead and spreading towards the muzzle. But things are different with Fanny: she has white spot disease. You can find out which coat colors can be problematic in dogs here.
The change in coat color is a phenomenon that usually raises questions. One reason for the lightening or the appearance of white spots can be the genetic defect vitiligo. Vitiligo is a disease that can occur in humans and animals. It is characterized by loss of pigmentation in the skin and hair, resulting in white patches. This happens when melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing the skin pigment melanin, die or stop functioning. An older video on Instagram shows how much the dog Fanny has changed over time. However, if the dog loses fur, alopecia may be the reason.
How does vitiligo manifest itself in dogs?
In dogs, vitiligo is often manifested by the appearance of white patches on the fur, particularly in areas where it is normally pigmented. This can be the face, ears, legs and body. The spots may gradually grow larger and spread over time.
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Why does vitiligo occur?
The exact causes of vitiligo are not yet fully understood, but it is thought that a combination of genetic and immunological factors may play a role. There is usually no specific treatment, but most four-legged friends do not have any health problems and do not require medical treatment.
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