How to remove saliva stains on paws and elsewhere? - Maltese Dogs Forum : Spoiled Maltese Forums

**mss** · 09-01-2007, 04:45 PM

I have a little rescue that may be Maltese and poodle mix. Anyway, he is white and charcoal gray/black. Or he should be, because the white on lots of his body is orangish from licking. He had sooooo many problems when I got him. I thought the allergies were under control through the use of Benadry, special vet-prescribed shampoos, diet changes. His skin is looking pretty good now--no hot spots or flaking--much improved.

But he keeps licking, especially his feet--They are quite brown now!

Someone said the licking may be his way of dealing with stress. Anyway, whatever the cause,

Are there some shampoos or other products that will remove the orange saliva stains? Hopefully something not too harsh.

**Cosy** · 09-01-2007, 06:31 PM

I would guess he licks his feet due to something that causes his feet to itch from outside.
He's most likely allergic to grass or something in it. You can try a bit of Benedryl to see if that helps. If it does then you can get meds from the vet for the allergy.
The stains will wear/grow off once the source is treated.

**KandiMaltese** · 09-01-2007, 06:43 PM

John Paul Pet sells a shampoo that is for hot spots, biting, fleas and ticks and it has tea tree oil in it and works very well for hot spots..

http://www.JPPet.com

Good luck!

**mss** · 09-01-2007, 06:52 PM

He's already on Benadryl, twice a day, and we have Malaseb shampoo which we use, also used Allermyl for a while. We went to the vet's recently. The vet didn't have any more advice about allergy treatment or anything like that.

The yard is rather weedy, but I am not in a position redo the yard, since I rent. I guess he is doomed to have orange feet.

**luvmyfurbaby** · 09-01-2007, 07:20 PM

Try Cowboy Magic conditioner it gently strips reside and will dissolve mineral and chemical buildup http://www.cowboymagic.com/ and then spray him with "The Stuff" [attachment=26251:stuff.jpg]

**Harley & Dakotas Mum** · 09-01-2007, 07:48 PM

It wont help the stains right now, but could you spray his feet with a little bitter apple to try & break his nervous habit of licking?

**Scoobydoo** · 09-01-2007, 07:49 PM

Scooby used to chew his back feet and make them pink around the toe hair, once I put him on Angel's Eyes for his tearing the foot biting stopped and the pink coloring disappeared and has never returned. I always thought it was allergy too but it turned out his saliva was the cause of the pink hair on his feet. He was also pink around his mouth so I guess what ever it was the Angel's Eyes rectified it.

**phmystic** · 09-01-2007, 08:05 PM

OH yes I found this site http://www.malteseonly.com/cart/products.p...bccf3b18a6f11ec and they have stuff for under the eyes and for the coat. I havent tried it yet but I cant wait.. I hope this helps

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I have a little rescue that may be Maltese and poodle mix. Anyway, he is white and charcoal gray/black. Or he should be, because the white on lots of his body is orangish from licking. He had sooooo many problems when I got him. I thought the allergies were under control through the use of Benadry, special vet-prescribed shampoos, diet changes. His skin is looking pretty good now--no hot spots or flaking--much improved.

But he keeps licking, especially his feet--They are quite brown now!

Someone said the licking may be his way of dealing with stress. Anyway, whatever the cause,

Are there some shampoos or other products that will remove the orange saliva stains? Hopefully something not too harsh.[/B]

**phmystic** · 09-01-2007, 08:08 PM

Try this site, awesome

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I have a little rescue that may be Maltese and poodle mix. Anyway, he is white and charcoal gray/black. Or he should be, because the white on lots of his body is orangish from licking. He had sooooo many problems when I got him. I thought the allergies were under control through the use of Benadry, special vet-prescribed shampoos, diet changes. His skin is looking pretty good now--no hot spots or flaking--much improved.

But he keeps licking, especially his feet--They are quite brown now!

Someone said the licking may be his way of dealing with stress. Anyway, whatever the cause,

Are there some shampoos or other products that will remove the orange saliva stains? Hopefully something not too harsh.[/B]

**mss** · 09-01-2007, 08:08 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. Keep 'em coming.

I looked at the Cowboy Magic site and there supposedly 3 stores in my general area that carry it. They're probably closed Sunday but I will check on it.

The connection with allergies, as I understand it, is that allergies make the dog nibble or lick - and it is the saliva which causes the stain.

I'm going to bathe him again this weekend, probably with the Allermyl. I'll try to clip the fur shorter but he doesn't like having his little footsies handled. Unlike the Malt I've had since tiny puppyhood, who I can do anything to.

09-01-2007, 06:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cosy Maltese Guru Name: Brit Dog's Name: Cosy from Bonnie's Angel Maltese Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I live in Cowboy country :) Posts: 13,404	I would guess he licks his feet due to something that causes his feet to itch from outside. He's most likely allergic to grass or something in it. You can try a bit of Benedryl to see if that helps. If it does then you can get meds from the vet for the allergy. The stains will wear/grow off once the source is treated. __________________ Please buy from reputable exhibitor breeders or Rescue.

09-01-2007, 07:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
luvmyfurbaby Maltese Guru Name: Maggie Dog's Name: Mia, Cody, KCee, Bella & Snoopy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Miami Posts: 4,975	Try Cowboy Magic conditioner it gently strips reside and will dissolve mineral and chemical buildup http://www.cowboymagic.com/ and then spray him with "The Stuff" [attachment=26251:stuff.jpg] Attached Images

09-01-2007, 07:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Harley & Dakotas Mum Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Harley & Dakota Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 6,956	It wont help the stains right now, but could you spray his feet with a little bitter apple to try & break his nervous habit of licking? __________________ Jacqui, Harley & Dakota

09-01-2007, 07:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scoobydoo Maltese Guru Name: Janet Dog's Name: Koby (Angel Scooby & Koko) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Adelaide, S.Australia. oi oi oi Posts: 13,652	Scooby used to chew his back feet and make them pink around the toe hair, once I put him on Angel's Eyes for his tearing the foot biting stopped and the pink coloring disappeared and has never returned. I always thought it was allergy too but it turned out his saliva was the cause of the pink hair on his feet. He was also pink around his mouth so I guess what ever it was the Angel's Eyes rectified it. __________________ *Koby.*

09-01-2007, 04:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
mss Maltese Guru Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,305	I have a little rescue that may be Maltese and poodle mix. Anyway, he is white and charcoal gray/black. Or he should be, because the white on lots of his body is orangish from licking. He had sooooo many problems when I got him. I thought the allergies were under control through the use of Benadry, special vet-prescribed shampoos, diet changes. His skin is looking pretty good now--no hot spots or flaking--much improved. But he keeps licking, especially his feet--They are quite brown now! Someone said the licking may be his way of dealing with stress. Anyway, whatever the cause, Are there some shampoos or other products that will remove the orange saliva stains? Hopefully something not too harsh.

09-01-2007, 06:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
KandiMaltese Maltese Guru Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,645	John Paul Pet sells a shampoo that is for hot spots, biting, fleas and ticks and it has tea tree oil in it and works very well for hot spots.. http://www.JPPet.com Good luck!

09-01-2007, 06:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
mss Maltese Guru Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,305	He's already on Benadryl, twice a day, and we have Malaseb shampoo which we use, also used Allermyl for a while. We went to the vet's recently. The vet didn't have any more advice about allergy treatment or anything like that. The yard is rather weedy, but I am not in a position redo the yard, since I rent. I guess he is doomed to have orange feet.

09-01-2007, 08:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
mss Maltese Guru Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,305	Thanks for the suggestions. Keep 'em coming. I looked at the Cowboy Magic site and there supposedly 3 stores in my general area that carry it. They're probably closed Sunday but I will check on it. The connection with allergies, as I understand it, is that allergies make the dog nibble or lick - and it is the saliva which causes the stain. I'm going to bathe him again this weekend, probably with the Allermyl. I'll try to clip the fur shorter but he doesn't like having his little footsies handled. Unlike the Malt I've had since tiny puppyhood, who I can do anything to.

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