Shedding!!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

JamiLove · 09-30-2007, 02:04 PM

HI EVERYONE IM NEW TO THE SITE AND IM HOPING THAT SOMEONE CAN GIVE ME SOME HELP?!?! MY 1YR OLD YORKIE IS SHEDDING EVERYTIME I PICK HER UP IM COVERED IN HAIR AND SHES SHAVED ANY ADVICE?????
THANKS JAMI

SugarMama · 09-30-2007, 02:06 PM

Wow, I've never heard of this before. I know someone on here can give you an answer.

SANDYSAND · 09-30-2007, 02:17 PM

Yorkies have hair rather than fur, in that their coat is constantly growing. Since they have no undercoat they do not shed, though the coat of a Yorkie requires frequent care by its owner to keep it in good shape. A Yorkie's hair is fine and silky to the touch, and a full-coated Yorkie is one of the most beautiful dogs you will ever see: most Yorkies that are shown in confirmation have hair that touches the floor!
Yorkies do not shed.

Yorkies have hair similar to humans, they are considered hypoallergenic.

JamiLove · 09-30-2007, 02:22 PM

well thats what i was told too that they dont shed but she does

I also took her to the groomers right after I got her and she said she didnt know shes never seen anything like it and the only thing she could think of was that she has more Jack Russell in her then Yorkie so I just dont know and then I read a comment on another website where the owner said his is shedding also and was told its because shes getting rid of her dark coat and getting her silver coat in!?!?! so im lost

kalina82 · 09-30-2007, 02:25 PM

that's weird. can we see a picture of your yorkie? is she a full yorkie or is she a mix?

JamiLove · 09-30-2007, 02:35 PM

I hope I did it right!?!?! one is the day I got her the second is after she went to the groomers.

kalina82 · 09-30-2007, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamiLove

I hope I did it right!?!?! one is the day I got her the second is after she went to the groomers.

judging by her pictures and your comment before she definitely is a jack russel/yorkie mix. Since you have a mix she could have hair and fur, and the jack russel fur is what she is shedding. when you get a mix bred dog you never know what you are going to get.

littlewhip · 09-30-2007, 02:39 PM

Hi and Welcome

Looks to me that your baby may be mixed , Did you get his akc papers? he is adorable either way

I have 4 yorkies and none of them shed, even after grooming.

Yorkiekids · 09-30-2007, 02:40 PM

I believe it's because of the mix too. You just need to keep on top of the brushing to lessen the shedding.

JamiLove · 09-30-2007, 02:43 PM

thank you for all the replies no she didnt come with any papers :-( is thier anything out thier that might help with the hair loss? what kind of brush should i use?? and any other advice yall have id thank you very much for!!!

connie777 · 09-30-2007, 02:49 PM

Is she having this hair loss all over her bodY? or just in certain areas? perhaps it's not shedding...but actual loss of hair. I'd ask a vet if there is a condition that causes hair loss. Also...how is her energy and appetite lately?
Connie

JamiLove · 09-30-2007, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by connie777

Is she having this hair loss all over her bodY? or just in certain areas? perhaps it's not shedding...but actual loss of hair. I'd ask a vet if there is a condition that causes hair loss. Also...how is her energy and appetite lately?
Connie

from what I can tell its all over well ever since ive gotten her shes been pretty much a lazy dog sleeps all the time and I feed her what her previous owners did but she does alot of begging for food after she eats and they said she is just a begger

connie777 · 09-30-2007, 02:58 PM

There are many reason for hair loss. What are you feeding the dog? it could be a food alllergy.
here is an intteresting link to hair loss: http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dhairloss.html
and here is one article from the link:

Hairloss

Question: I have a beagle mix whose hair has been comming out by the hands full for
the last 6 mos. We brush him often and we get gobs of hair off him. The
skin is very flacky under his hair
the hair loss is the worst on his back from the neck area to his tail. Some
of the hair did not grow back and the skin is very dark. We use advantage
for flea control. A thyroid test was negative. This problem seemed to come
on after a cortizone shot was given when he was chewing his front paw to
the bone. The paw cleared uand then the hair loss problem began. He also
scratches his rump on the furniture. I have read your article on seasonal
flank alopecia and it doesn't appear to be the same thing. Thank you for
making your web site available.

Answer: Harry-

Hairloss that occurs on the top of the dog and forms a triangle of
hairloss, with the widest part of the triangle at the base of the tail and
the point somewhere between the base of the tail and the shoulder blades,
is usually due to flea bite or mosquito bite hypersensitivity. Imidocloprid
(Advantage Rx) is a very good flea control product, so it seems somewhat
unlikely that flea bite allergy is the problem, unless you live in a place
where your beagle is exposed to new fleas on a continual basis or unless
there is a problem with the use of the product, such as too frequent
bathing, application of the wrong size of the medication or giving it
orally instead of applying it topically (yes, this last one is based on an
experience at our practice, so I know it can happen).

There are some conditions that can resemble flea allergy, including
hypersensitivity to anal sac secretions, food allergy and sometimes
inhalant allergies.

Almost all allergic conditions respond to corticosteroids, so it is odd
that the problems seemed to get worse after the injection. However, there
are times when a secondary bacterial infection is present and a cortisone
injection makes the situation a lot worse, instead of better. This may be
what happened in your beagle's case.

There are also times when the hair loss occurs due to hormonal disease.
These disorders are more common in older dogs, usually six years of age or
older. Hypothyroidism is the most common hormonal disorder leading to skin
problems so it made sense to check for that first. The next most common
problem is hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease, HAC). Since this is a
disorder in which high natural cortisol levels are causing the hair loss
and skin irritation (if these signs are present), giving additional
cortisone might make the situation worse. I can't actually recall a case in
which this happened, though --- and just like most vets, I have given a
dog cortisone based on clinical signs resembling flea allergy that
eventually turned out to be Cushing's disease.

The other thing that sometimes resembles flea allergy is mange. In my area
Sarcoptic mange would be most likely to cause these problems but in some
areas of the country another mite, cheyletiella, might also cause similar
problems. Sarcoptic mange is very itchy and it can be really hard to find
the mites. So it is sometimes necessary just to treat for the mites in
order to figure out if they are there.

It can take several tries and several different test procedures to isolate
the cause of a skin condition. If your vet is unable to resolve the problem
after several visits, it might be a good idea to ask for referral to a
veterinary dermatologist. Most of the time, if you work with your vet and
you both are patient, skin problems can be resolved.

Mike Richards, DVM
9/19/2000

Yorkiedaze · 09-30-2007, 03:03 PM

Hi and welcome to you and your adorable little girl. She's a doll and I love her soft loving eyes.
If your baby has excess shedding, then put her on Shed-Stop and see how that works. Most dogs do shed, but if it's to extreme then generally it's due to very dry skin which is lacking in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Good luck with your baby.

JamiLove · 09-30-2007, 03:04 PM

wow thank you!!! in the article it said the dog was chewing the front paw and rubbing its bum on the floor she does that!! and ive been trying to figure it out!!! so thank you very much!!!! and any advice on a hair brush mind you im on a military base in the uk so im limited on what i can find here....

09-30-2007, 02:04 PM	#1
JamiLove Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England Posts: 16	Shedding!!! HI EVERYONE IM NEW TO THE SITE AND IM HOPING THAT SOMEONE CAN GIVE ME SOME HELP?!?! MY 1YR OLD YORKIE IS SHEDDING EVERYTIME I PICK HER UP IM COVERED IN HAIR AND SHES SHAVED ANY ADVICE????? THANKS JAMI Last edited by JamiLove; 09-30-2007 at 02:05 PM. Reason: MISSPELLED

09-30-2007, 02:06 PM	#2
SugarMama YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 479	Wow, I've never heard of this before. I know someone on here can give you an answer. __________________ Have a great day! ~Mindy~

09-30-2007, 02:17 PM	#3
SANDYSAND Mommy Loves Koda & Kacy! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home of the NY Yankees Posts: 5,493	Yorkies Do Not Shed!!!! Yorkies have hair rather than fur, in that their coat is constantly growing. Since they have no undercoat they do not shed, though the coat of a Yorkie requires frequent care by its owner to keep it in good shape. A Yorkie's hair is fine and silky to the touch, and a full-coated Yorkie is one of the most beautiful dogs you will ever see: most Yorkies that are shown in confirmation have hair that touches the floor! Yorkies do not shed. Yorkies have hair similar to humans, they are considered hypoallergenic. __________________ http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=3a2e8eedc3dc6290fbd72e&skin_id=1603&utm_s ource=otm&utm_medium=text_url Mommy Loves:Koda & Kacy. Smile Life is a GIFT First Lady of the SRC~ Koda Benji

09-30-2007, 02:22 PM	#4
JamiLove Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England Posts: 16	well thats what i was told too that they dont shed but she does I also took her to the groomers right after I got her and she said she didnt know shes never seen anything like it and the only thing she could think of was that she has more Jack Russell in her then Yorkie so I just dont know and then I read a comment on another website where the owner said his is shedding also and was told its because shes getting rid of her dark coat and getting her silver coat in!?!?! so im lost __________________ Jami Gloria's mommy..

09-30-2007, 02:25 PM	#5
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 6,659 Blog Entries: 1	that's weird. can we see a picture of your yorkie? is she a full yorkie or is she a mix? __________________ Kellie and Morgan Girls Soccer Team Goalie!!!!

09-30-2007, 02:39 PM	#8
littlewhip My six pack Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 7,777	Hi and Welcome Looks to me that your baby may be mixed , Did you get his akc papers? he is adorable either way I have 4 yorkies and none of them shed, even after grooming. __________________ Charlie, Joey, Shy, Jasp,Molly Mae & Karleigh

09-30-2007, 02:40 PM	#9
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,428	I believe it's because of the mix too. You just need to keep on top of the brushing to lessen the shedding. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

09-30-2007, 02:43 PM	#10
JamiLove Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England Posts: 16	thank you for all the replies no she didnt come with any papers :-( is thier anything out thier that might help with the hair loss? what kind of brush should i use?? and any other advice yall have id thank you very much for!!! __________________ Jami Gloria's mommy..

09-30-2007, 02:49 PM	#11
connie777 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Door County, WI Posts: 59	sheddin? or hair loss? Is she having this hair loss all over her bodY? or just in certain areas? perhaps it's not shedding...but actual loss of hair. I'd ask a vet if there is a condition that causes hair loss. Also...how is her energy and appetite lately? Connie __________________ Connie

09-30-2007, 02:58 PM	#13
connie777 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Door County, WI Posts: 59	could be a health issue.... There are many reason for hair loss. What are you feeding the dog? it could be a food alllergy. here is an intteresting link to hair loss: http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dhairloss.html and here is one article from the link: Hairloss Question: I have a beagle mix whose hair has been comming out by the hands full for the last 6 mos. We brush him often and we get gobs of hair off him. The skin is very flacky under his hair the hair loss is the worst on his back from the neck area to his tail. Some of the hair did not grow back and the skin is very dark. We use advantage for flea control. A thyroid test was negative. This problem seemed to come on after a cortizone shot was given when he was chewing his front paw to the bone. The paw cleared uand then the hair loss problem began. He also scratches his rump on the furniture. I have read your article on seasonal flank alopecia and it doesn't appear to be the same thing. Thank you for making your web site available. Answer: Harry- Hairloss that occurs on the top of the dog and forms a triangle of hairloss, with the widest part of the triangle at the base of the tail and the point somewhere between the base of the tail and the shoulder blades, is usually due to flea bite or mosquito bite hypersensitivity. Imidocloprid (Advantage Rx) is a very good flea control product, so it seems somewhat unlikely that flea bite allergy is the problem, unless you live in a place where your beagle is exposed to new fleas on a continual basis or unless there is a problem with the use of the product, such as too frequent bathing, application of the wrong size of the medication or giving it orally instead of applying it topically (yes, this last one is based on an experience at our practice, so I know it can happen). There are some conditions that can resemble flea allergy, including hypersensitivity to anal sac secretions, food allergy and sometimes inhalant allergies. Almost all allergic conditions respond to corticosteroids, so it is odd that the problems seemed to get worse after the injection. However, there are times when a secondary bacterial infection is present and a cortisone injection makes the situation a lot worse, instead of better. This may be what happened in your beagle's case. There are also times when the hair loss occurs due to hormonal disease. These disorders are more common in older dogs, usually six years of age or older. Hypothyroidism is the most common hormonal disorder leading to skin problems so it made sense to check for that first. The next most common problem is hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's disease, HAC). Since this is a disorder in which high natural cortisol levels are causing the hair loss and skin irritation (if these signs are present), giving additional cortisone might make the situation worse. I can't actually recall a case in which this happened, though --- and just like most vets, I have given a dog cortisone based on clinical signs resembling flea allergy that eventually turned out to be Cushing's disease. The other thing that sometimes resembles flea allergy is mange. In my area Sarcoptic mange would be most likely to cause these problems but in some areas of the country another mite, cheyletiella, might also cause similar problems. Sarcoptic mange is very itchy and it can be really hard to find the mites. So it is sometimes necessary just to treat for the mites in order to figure out if they are there. It can take several tries and several different test procedures to isolate the cause of a skin condition. If your vet is unable to resolve the problem after several visits, it might be a good idea to ask for referral to a veterinary dermatologist. Most of the time, if you work with your vet and you both are patient, skin problems can be resolved. Mike Richards, DVM 9/19/2000 __________________ Connie

09-30-2007, 03:03 PM	#14
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 6,882	Hi and welcome to you and your adorable little girl. She's a doll and I love her soft loving eyes. If your baby has excess shedding, then put her on Shed-Stop and see how that works. Most dogs do shed, but if it's to extreme then generally it's due to very dry skin which is lacking in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Good luck with your baby.

09-30-2007, 03:04 PM	#15
JamiLove Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England Posts: 16	wow thank you!!! in the article it said the dog was chewing the front paw and rubbing its bum on the floor she does that!! and ive been trying to figure it out!!! so thank you very much!!!! and any advice on a hair brush mind you im on a military base in the uk so im limited on what i can find here.... __________________ Jami Gloria's mommy..