Causes of discoloration of Bichon Frize's nose

Bichon Frize's nose discoloration can also be divided into natural and acquired. Some Bichons are born with a discolored nose caused by genes. This kind of nose will never become completely black. Some acquired depigmentation is caused by disease, while others are completely normal. If the nose tip only fades without other symptoms, it is physiological depigmentation. It will not affect the health of your Bichon Frize.
Causes of physiological depigmentation of Bichons: temperature, season, ultraviolet intensity, nutrition, age (too big or too young), estrus, genes.
Causes of pathological depigmentation of Bichons: contact rhinitis, vitiligo, trauma, etc. caused by plastic products.

Remedies for Bichon Frize nose discoloration

1. Pay attention to nutritional supplements

Sufficient high-quality protein, vitamin B (complex vitamin ), beta carotene (seaweed powder) and lecithin (essential for cell metabolism), as well as the animal pigment astaxanthin can help restore color to the nose.

2. Sufficient outdoor activities

Take your dog out to exercise more and bask in the sun. Sufficient ultraviolet rays will alleviate the discoloration of the nose.

3. Replace all Bichon Frize supplies with ceramic or stainless steel

h3>Plastic products can cause allergies to Bichons and cause discoloration of the nose. Replacing them will help the discoloration of the Bichon's nose

4. Pay attention to sun protection

If the bear's nose is severely discolored due to aging and other reasons, then take the dog with you Children should pay attention to sun protection when engaging in long-term outdoor activities, such as walking in the shade.

5. Body size and coat color determine nose color

Large dogs require more nutrition and cost more than small dogs, so the problem of nose discoloration is more common.
Compared with dogs of other colors, white dogs synthesize less melanin and have less reserves, and their noses will lose more color. Small dogs can just spend money to make up for it, but the cost will be higher for large dogs.

8. Genetic issues

Some Bichons are born with less melanin, which is not only reflected in their noses, but also in the color of their eye circles and pupils. This is a genetic problem and cannot be changed.