1 year old yorkie losing or pulling out her hair? I am wondering if anyone can offer any advice. I have a one year old female yorkie. It appears around the back 1/4 of her body she is either losing her hair or pulling it out. We haven't noticed any hair anywhere but on her back about 3/4 back to her bottom she is missing hair. It isn't completly bald but looks as if someone took clippers and cut her hair about 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. The rest of her hair is long. I honestly think as much hair as she is missing we should be able to notice it laying around or missing very easily but no just noticed she had a really odd feeling patch on her back and then noticed the hair the way it is. Any suggestions or ideas? It is winter time here and very cold right now, but don't know that it has anything to do with this. I appreciate any help you may be able to offer. |
My yorkie had a similar problem not to long ago. It really was upsetting to see her hair done and on the top of her head the problem was really noticeable. When I took her to the vet and after a through examination she declared that my dog had eczema. She gave me some pills for her to take and after awhile her hair came back. |
Can you take some pictures of it? |
Picture coming very soon. Im working on it now. It seriously looks as if we shaved her or something but we didn't |
With a pic someone might have an idea of what it is. I would still, if I were you, go to the vet to have it checked out. |
http://i50.tinypic.com/k6trb.jpg This is a link to the pic Also we no longer live in Floirda I need to change my profile. We are now in Indiana and like I said it has been very cold and the heat is running alot. I'm worried about possible dry skin but not sure what to try to do if that is the cause of this. |
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Heck, it is cold in FL right now. :p I am freezing in Houston as well. Crazy weather. |
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I would never move back up there. Hypothyroidism can cause hair changes. That is easily found out with a simple blood test...and also cheaply and easily treated. Might not be that, but that is one of the first things that come to my mind with hair changes that do not involve skin problems. Maybe someone else will see this and have some ideas. At any rate, please let us know when you do find out! |
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If it is not hypothyroid i would save yourself a ton of money and take your dog to a dermatologist - as they are very experienced in skin issues and will save you time with a vet who is not as educated in skin issues - here is the link I would go to chris reeder at animal dermatology below and the reason is we go to animal dermatology here in california and they are an excellent group of dermatologists https://www.acvd.org/ Animal Dermatology Clinic |
Sometimes females will pull their hair out or shed. It happened to my female when she was between 6 months and a year and a half, she shedded like crazy but when it all grew back it was very soft and it has never happened again and she is five! So best of luck!! |
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