My cairn terrier's skin is turning blue,dry,and flaky.anyone have an idea why?

he is a cairn/chihuahua mix around a yr old and his skin (not his hair)is turning blue.it is only blue in a few patches.it is also very dry and flaky looking.id appriciate any info.thanks

My cairn terrier's skin is turning blue,dry,and flaky.anyone have an idea why?

If he's only a year old, usually their skin changes colors and will look kinda pink, dark, or black in spots. But it could be a skin infection or something. Have your vet take a look at him.

My cairn terrier's skin is turning blue,dry,and flaky.anyone have an idea why?

Vet.

My cairn terrier's skin is turning blue,dry,and flaky.anyone have an idea why?

Definetly check with your vet. It might be a problem with the heart or circulation system. Do her gums look healthy? What's his heart rate and breathing rate? Does he have a fever? Just check with your vet.

My cairn terrier's skin is turning blue,dry,and flaky.anyone have an idea why?

Your dog needs a vet! Even a vet cannot diagnose a problem like yours over the internet.

Cameo

My cairn terrier's skin is turning blue,dry,and flaky.anyone have an idea why?

i think he's a graffitti artist and he's been down wind recently

My cairn terrier's skin is turning blue,dry,and flaky.anyone have an idea why?

That's one of the first signs of a problem. What are you feeding him?

Low-quality foods such as Iams, Eukanuba, and Pedigree will not help most dogs to maintain a healthy immune system. Your dog may be allergic to some of the ingredients in the food you're feeding -

check

http://www.dogfoodproject.com/

for more info about better brands of food.

Also, pick up a copy of Dr. Pitcairn's book -

http://www.dogwise.com/itemdetails.cfm?I...

which will also teach you how to feed your dog in a healthier way. I am fairly sure that diet is the problem with your dog - he hasn't gotten into anything poisonous, has he?