Thread: Hair Loss
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Old 04-28-2008, 05:02 PM   #3
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I agree. I would go for a check up, just to make sure.

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 View Post
Most dogs have an undercoat that constantly sheds, while yorkies hair is more like a humans. Hair goes through a cycle, dies and falls out, this is why brushing daily is important; to get rid of the dead hairs that if not removed can cause mats. However, your dog sounds like it could be losing more than normal, and a check-up might be in order. I know low thyroid can cause hair loss. I don't know what kind of diet your dog is on, but it seems like it would have to be woefully inadequate to cause hair loss. Another possibility is stress from your recent move.
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