About Beth Adams Expertise I have 10+ yrs rescuing Cairn terriers. Ask me about rescue work and re-homing rescued terriers. I am also proudly owned by a Jack Russell Terrier rescue. I am also keenly aware that terriers are significantly different from other kinds of dogs, and often not the best choice for some owners.
HOWEVER I AM NOT A VET! PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME IN-DEPTH MEDICAL QUESTIONS THAT SHOULD BE DIRECTED ONLY TOWARDS MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. I WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST WITH BASIC MEDICAL QUESTIONS/NEEDS THAT I CAN OFFER MY PERSONAL OPINION ON. If you ask me questions about breeding, please expect me to be direct about my opinion on this topic.
Experience 10+ yrs owning and rescuing cairn terriers. Proudly owned by a Jack Russell Terrier rescue. My JRT is active in being a foster brother, and earthdog and agility events and we're having a blast
Question I saw the same question but can not find the answer. My Cairn Terrier has developed dark spots on her belly? They do not seem to bother her in any way she has no problem with them being touched are these normal? And how will I be able to see the answer?
Answer Mark -
I'm not sure why you've not been able to find the question/answer, but it's not any bother to me.
When cairn skin turns dark, it can be a simple sign of aging, but is it most often caused by food sensitivities. Now, obviously if she's been eating the same kibble for a number of years and is just now developing spots, it's not the food. But, if you have changed food any time in the past several months, it is likely the food.
Cairns are very often food sensitive - about 90% of the cairns the rescue I am a member of gets in have some sign of food issues - things like ear infections, blacked skin, thickened skin, itching, hair loss, etc.
I alwasy recommend food containing no corn, no wheat and no soy. You will not be able to find this food in a grocery store (or at least that I have seen yet) - and rules out brands that have high name recognition like Iams, Science Diet and Eukanuba.
