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Old 06-28-2007, 06:21 PM   #10
dwerten
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Originally Posted by SophieRose View Post
When I adopted Charlie, he had dark molting on his skin. I recognize old age skin, but that wasn't it. It was definitely linked to his thyroid condition, and demodex. Once he was treated with ivermectin, and on a twice daily dose of thyroid medication, he skins looks wonderful. His ears even had very dark skin that looked like it could be peeled, but cleared up.

Hope my explanation helps.
huh her thyroid test was fine and it is only on back left leg - all black and sometimes she chews at it but not a lot - no hair there either - looks like a fungus to me but asked derm and she said that is normal in dogs with allergies - very frustrating
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