How to Get Rid of Pink Fur Stains From the Dog Licking

Dogs lick their fur for a variety of reasons. It can be be due to allergies, anxiety or even just plain boredom. The result is invariably the same--a pinkish stain develops at the licking site. Frustratingly, the stains sometimes seem resistant to cleaning. While the stains are hard to get rid of, a multifaceted approach can quickly reduce or even eliminate pink fur stains.

Things You'll Need

  • Hydrogen peroxide, 3 percent
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Sea salt
  • Distilled water
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Instructions

    • 1

      Mix 4 tbsp. of sea salt with 1 gallon of distilled water. Keep the mixture in the fridge.

    • 2

      Wash the affected area with the sea salt mixture three to four times a day. Pour a little bit of the mixture onto the pink part of the fur and gently massage it for 30 seconds. Make sure the pink area is completely saturated with the mixture. Rinse with lukewarm water afterward. Sea salt kills bacteria and will help keep that area clean and free from red yeast. Red yeast can cause further staining.

    • 3

      Pour hydrogen peroxide over the pink fur stain once daily. Massage the stain with the hydrogen peroxide for 30 seconds. Leave the hydrogen peroxide on for three to five minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water. A dog's saliva contains porphyrin, a product of broken down red blood cells, which is why it stains the fur pink. Hydrogen peroxide has a mild bleaching effect and is safe for dogs.

    • 4

      Put apple cider vinegar in your dog's water twice a day. Use 1 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar per 50 lbs. of your dog's weight. If you have a 25 lb dog, for example, you'd use 1/2 tbsp. in the morning and 1/2 tbsp. at night. Make sure the bowl is completely filled with water before you add the vinegar. The vinegar can help change the composition of the saliva. This may reduce future staining.