Every pet is beautiful in their own way but there are some rare conditions that can make a dog or cat look so unusual or so striking, they almost look like works of art. That’s the case with a black law enforcement German Shepherd who is slowly turning white due to the rare skin condition of vitiligo.
Just check out how utterly gorgeous this dog is!
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In the video shared to the TikTok account for @Risas_con_el_jj, people can’t get over how stunning this German Shepherd with vitiligo is.
One person commented, “Aww she doesn’t even know how cool she looks.” Another person added, “I will take 14 of them. She’s stunning.”
Someone else said, “She is gorgeous. What a special paint job by God.”
Someone else responded, “Wow, she is so stunning. My jaw dropped when I saw her. What an absolutely gorgeous dog.”
Another person said, “She looks like she was playing in paint. She is a beautiful dog. She’s so incredibly unique I bet they get stopped all the time.”
And another exclaimed, “I didn’t even know dogs could get vitiligo! I have vitiligo and we would be a perfect pair!”
Dogs and cats can get vitiligo and PetMD explains, “Vitiligo is an uncommon skin condition that causes skin to lose its natural pigment, a process called depigmentation. In addition to affecting the skin, vitiligo can also cause hair to turn white. Like humans, dogs and cats can develop vitiligo. Although your dog or cat may start to look a little funny with patches of white skin and fur, there is no need to worry. Vitiligo is painless and won’t bother your pet at all.”
Here’s another precious dog who has vitiligo.
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In the above clip, the dog mom explained that this pup’s vitiligo started out on his nose in little patches. Someone commented, “I had no idea dogs could develop vitiligo. That’s so freaking cool. He’s absolutely gorgeous. I’ve always thought vitiligo skin was beautiful.”
PetMd also explains, “In dogs and cats, vitiligo starts at a young age and progressively destroys melanocytes. As the melanocytes die off, the skin in the affected area turns white or pink. The fur covering the affected skin also turns white.”
Vitiligo commonly affects the face first, particularly the nose. Other areas of the face that might lose pigment include the lips and the area around the eyes.
If you’re concerned your own fur baby may have vitiligo, it’s a good idea to schedule an appointment with your own veterinarian.
