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monyka415 · 09-15-2005, 02:22 PM

Okay first of all hi all I am back we are all moved in our new house and didn't have the net for 2 weeks drove me crazy.

Anyways we got all settled in and I notice that Tommy was missing alot hair by his tail upper back so like a good mommy took him to he vet, he gave him a allergy shot...but he is still lossing hair I wanted your oppion before I went back to the vet. I thought it could be his nerves but I don't know. He don't have worms or fleas he is up to date on eveything.I run to the vet all the time. I am a huge worrie wort..

Thanks for listening. Hope some one can help.

red98vett · 09-15-2005, 02:32 PM

Poor baby - do you think he was stressed from the move ? That's kind of strange and I'm sure the vet checked for mange ...but I've heard allergies can cause hair loss - Maybe some Yorkie Rogaine ? just kidding

...but give the shot time - hair re-growth can be a slow process...

troubletb · 09-15-2005, 02:34 PM

Sorry, I haven't a clue except for maybe stress like Villette said. How old is Tommy??

monyka415 · 09-15-2005, 02:42 PM

I thought it might be stress also but don't know. He will be a 1yr this oct.

troubletb · 09-15-2005, 03:32 PM

Do you see any new growth?? Is he scratching?? or anything? If not is, I would really think stress, does he have all his stuff?? toys?, bed?

Sophie'smom · 09-15-2005, 05:18 PM

Sophie had to have an allergy shot yesterday. She had some minor hair loss around her mouth. So it could be allergies. I also know a lady who had a poodle who did the same thing as you have described and she to was moving into a new house. So I agee with everyone it is probably stress or allergies. Hope he feels better soon.

yorkieusa · 09-15-2005, 05:43 PM

Is the hair loss patchy or a solid circle or what? I don't know why I'm asking that, but perhaps each case might be different?

Villette mentioned ringworm once. Is it in a circle, Villette?

monyka415 · 09-15-2005, 05:47 PM

There is new growth, it looks like i took a razor to it. So I think its going to grow back but there is othere pieces of hair falling out here and there and i know they don't shed well maybe a bit but not like he is doing. Maybe I should take him back to the vet.

yorkieusa · 09-15-2005, 06:31 PM

Diagnosis
Cushing's disease has a large effect on the skin. Many skin conditions have similar symptoms, so numerous diseases have to be kept in mind when making a diagnosis. These include hypothyroidism, skin allergies, sarcoptic mange, demodectic mange, and Ringworm.

http://www.lbah.com/canine/cushingsummary.htm#symptoms

Don't let this scare you. I found this link and each of the conditions above are linked at this site, so you can go read about them. Even skin allergies. That might help you some. OK?

09-15-2005, 02:22 PM	#1
monyka415 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 260	Need help Tommy lost hair!!! Okay first of all hi all I am back we are all moved in our new house and didn't have the net for 2 weeks drove me crazy. Anyways we got all settled in and I notice that Tommy was missing alot hair by his tail upper back so like a good mommy took him to he vet, he gave him a allergy shot...but he is still lossing hair I wanted your oppion before I went back to the vet. I thought it could be his nerves but I don't know. He don't have worms or fleas he is up to date on eveything.I run to the vet all the time. I am a huge worrie wort.. Thanks for listening. Hope some one can help. __________________ *Monica Tommy, Maddy and Angel*

09-15-2005, 02:32 PM	#2
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Poor baby - do you think he was stressed from the move ? That's kind of strange and I'm sure the vet checked for mange ...but I've heard allergies can cause hair loss - Maybe some Yorkie Rogaine ? just kidding ...but give the shot time - hair re-growth can be a slow process... __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

09-15-2005, 02:34 PM	#3
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	Sorry, I haven't a clue except for maybe stress like Villette said. How old is Tommy?? __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

09-15-2005, 02:42 PM	#4
monyka415 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 260	I thought it might be stress also but don't know. He will be a 1yr this oct. __________________ *Monica Tommy, Maddy and Angel*

09-15-2005, 03:32 PM	#5
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	Do you see any new growth?? Is he scratching?? or anything? If not is, I would really think stress, does he have all his stuff?? toys?, bed? __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

09-15-2005, 05:18 PM	#6
Sophie'smom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,282	Sophie had to have an allergy shot yesterday. She had some minor hair loss around her mouth. So it could be allergies. I also know a lady who had a poodle who did the same thing as you have described and she to was moving into a new house. So I agee with everyone it is probably stress or allergies. Hope he feels better soon.

09-15-2005, 05:43 PM	#7
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Is the hair loss patchy or a solid circle or what? I don't know why I'm asking that, but perhaps each case might be different? Villette mentioned ringworm once. Is it in a circle, Villette? __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

09-15-2005, 05:47 PM	#8
monyka415 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 260	There is new growth, it looks like i took a razor to it. So I think its going to grow back but there is othere pieces of hair falling out here and there and i know they don't shed well maybe a bit but not like he is doing. Maybe I should take him back to the vet. __________________ *Monica Tommy, Maddy and Angel*

09-15-2005, 06:31 PM	#9
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Diagnosis Cushing's disease has a large effect on the skin. Many skin conditions have similar symptoms, so numerous diseases have to be kept in mind when making a diagnosis. These include hypothyroidism, skin allergies, sarcoptic mange, demodectic mange, and Ringworm. http://www.lbah.com/canine/cushingsummary.htm#symptoms Don't let this scare you. I found this link and each of the conditions above are linked at this site, so you can go read about them. Even skin allergies. That might help you some. OK? __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel