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02-01-2014, 05:40 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Williamson,N.y.
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| debheuston Hi everyone! I have a question. Has anyone come across Yorkies who lose the hair off their ears ? I have seen it in a few I have groomed and now My 1 1/2 yr old male lost all hair off his ears. The rest of his coat is growing, jut ear hair is gone. Could it be diet related ? I feed holistic FrommFamilyFoods and never had a problem with hair before. Any Ideas ? Thanks ! |
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02-01-2014, 06:51 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I doubt fur loss is food related. Medically, it'd more related to thyroid problems or Cushings. Some yorkies just lose their ear hair genetically. Others get something called 'leather ear' - does it seem at all like that?
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02-02-2014, 03:01 PM | #3 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Williamson,N.y.
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| hair loss Thanks for answering me. I don't think its leather ear, yet,. He still has a little bit of hair left on ears. What other symtoms would he have with cushings or thyroid ? I have his parents and both have their ear hair. Is this something I should have tested right away or wait ? I am planning on using him for breeding ,and don't want to pass anything on if its genitic. |
02-02-2014, 04:50 PM | #4 |
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| Cushings symptoms may include excessive thirst and urination, over weight in abdomen with pot belly, skin infections, and hair loss, elevated liver enzyme ALP; not all dogs have those symptoms though. Some of those symptoms are same with diabetes. You should have a vet visit and blood test, especially if you plan to breed him.
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02-02-2014, 08:44 PM | #5 |
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| He doesn't have any of those symtoms, but I take him in to be tested ! Thanks |
02-02-2014, 08:46 PM | #6 |
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| He doesn't have any of those symtoms, but I will take him to vets for testing! Thanks for your help. |
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