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Dog Colour Fading


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Dog Colour Fading. Every dog’s coat color and pattern result from the genes it inherits from its parents. It can be worrying to notice your dog’s fur changing color in patches, but there are many possible causes.

What is the "fading gene"? Summer's Haven
What is the "fading gene"? Summer's Haven from www.havendoods.com

Certain chemotherapy drugs and radiation treatments can cause pigment changes. The genes influence the production of pigments called eumelanin, which produces black fur, and pheomelanin, which produces red, yellow, and brown gradients. A dog’s hair colour is caused by pigment, with a lack of pigment leading to white hair.

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What is the "fading gene"? Summer's Haven

Genetics are a primary cause of dog fur discoloration. Genetics are a primary cause of dog fur discoloration. It can be worrying to notice your dog’s fur changing color in patches, but there are many possible causes. A dog’s hair colour is caused by pigment, with a lack of pigment leading to white hair.

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