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Red fur staining is caused by a compound called porphyrin. Porphyrins are iron-containing molecules produced when the body breaks down red blood cells. ... Both secretions carry porphyrins that stain the fur. Dogs with seasonal allergies may lick their paws and legs, the saliva staining the fur red.

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