[SophieRose]

Originally Posted by Lil Sadies moma

Actually he didn't perform any type of testing on her. He probably should have now that you mentioned it, I should have thought of that as well. Could the diagnosis be wrong? I really trust my vet, he seems very knowledgable and he's a great guy. I haven't really checked into the "Melatonin" all to much but I can say that its for humans and not dogs, which is even more of a reason I don't really want to go that route. Sadie is doing the same that your Jake did. All I have to do is pick her up and run my hand through her and I'm covered in hair. To make matters worse, she stays in a room when we're not home that has light tile and its everywhere!

Before you give her anything else, please have a t-4 done (thyroid) and find out her level. It is a blood draw and should be done when she has fasted to get a proper reading. http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/DrDodds2.html

This is what I would do first to rule out a low thyroid. Fish oil is good, but won't correct the hair loss but does help. If she does have low thyroid, Soloxine is given twice a day/very inexpensive although you will need to follow up with blood draws to make sure the dosage is correct. If it is thyroid, you will be amazed at the difference in their coat within six weeks.

Warmly, Deborah