If the bear’s skin turns black after shaving, it may be due to melanin deposition after being exposed to the sun, which is not a problem and the skin will return after the hair grows out. Generally, bears with melanin deposits will have whiter hair growth. If the bear is not shaved but has darkened skin, it may have a skin condition and it is recommended that you take him to the doctor for a check up. A black belly may be due to dirt on the belly, or it may be due to a skin disease on the abdomen, which will appear black after the skin disease has healed. If the blackness is caused by dirt, it can be removed by bathing, but if the blackness is caused by a skin disease, it cannot be removed, but it does not affect the dog’s health.
