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steve_indy · 11-08-2008, 04:48 AM

New to this forum and a 1st time Yorkie owner.

We have a 14 month old male (silky) and just discovered a bald spot on his shoulder between the size of a nickel and quarter.

No irritation, just completely bald. We bath him regularly, so this spot is fairly recent.

I searched for this on these forums and one thread suggested something to do with the site of vaccinations - but it has been quite some time (months) since we've had any shots.

Any ideas?... stress?... Diet?...
We read in a Dr. Weil diet book how pets need fatty acids (eg, flax or fish oil) just like people do.

BTW - Being first time Yorkie owners, we are absolutely smitten. Our kids are almost grown, and no one can remember laughing and smiling sooo much on a daily basis as we do now!

Thanks,
Steve in Indy

11-08-2008, 04:48 AM	#1
steve_indy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: indianapolis Posts: 2	Bald Spot New to this forum and a 1st time Yorkie owner. We have a 14 month old male (silky) and just discovered a bald spot on his shoulder between the size of a nickel and quarter. No irritation, just completely bald. We bath him regularly, so this spot is fairly recent. I searched for this on these forums and one thread suggested something to do with the site of vaccinations - but it has been quite some time (months) since we've had any shots. Any ideas?... stress?... Diet?... We read in a Dr. Weil diet book how pets need fatty acids (eg, flax or fish oil) just like people do. BTW - Being first time Yorkie owners, we are absolutely smitten. Our kids are almost grown, and no one can remember laughing and smiling sooo much on a daily basis as we do now! Thanks, Steve in Indy