View Single Post
Old 02-10-2011, 09:28 AM   #8
jrsygal37
Donating YT 2000 Club Member
 
jrsygal37's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Jersey Shore
Posts: 3,370
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ladymom View Post
As everyone else has said, he needs to be seen by your vet. Make sure he has a geriatric physical with bloodwork. That should include a thyroid panel, but double check.

Thyroid imbalances cause hair loss and are very common in older dogs. Lady's been on thyroid medication for many years. It's a very easy and inexpensive condition to treat.
I would second the Thyroid. My Beans, just started to show hair thinning and I'm going to have the same done. He's three this March.
jrsygal37 is offline   Reply With Quote
Welcome Guest!
Not Registered?

Join today and remove this ad!