Hi! I have a shepard/retriever mixed mutt too(maybe some chow too). I wanted to talk to you in detail about your pups ordeal and compare. He is now also 7. I took his to see two different vets. The first one said it was absolutely an allergy to grass, but I don't have grass in my yard and he has never had this problem before. I couldn't convince the doc it was something otherwise. He said the discoloration was permanent and there was nothing I could do. I needed a second opinion. The second said it was a fungal infection and prescribed some medication and a shampoo. these helped briefly, but seem to have stopped working when the season turned. This has been going on for 6 months now and I am getting very frustrated. I'm going to start giving him fish oils again. Do you have any other tips, ideas, or whatevers? I'd really love someone who is sane to talk to about this.. ThanksView Thread