2006-09-07 14:17:04 · 7 answers · asked by yahoomom50 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
what's the question?
are you wondering whether to put it down? b/c if you are, ask yourself if the dog is in pain or how bad its' quality of life is. 8 years old isn't very old at all for a dog. don't just put it down b/c you can't afford the vet bills anymore - i'm sure there would be someone who is willing to invest the time and money into this dog.
2006-09-07 14:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diabetes - treatable with proper foods and / or medication / insulin.
Allergies - to what? Fleas? Could explain the hair loss. Food? Be sure to give the right food that agrees with her (through trial and error) or prescription food (expensive though) through the vet.
Hair loss - why? Fleas? Allergies? Thyroid? Alopcia? Mites? Fungus? Ringworm? Pyoderma? Cushings? Atopy? From diabetes? Drug reaction? Reaction from a shampoo?
2006-09-07 14:49:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you get this dog from a pet shop?
You need to take it to your vet for an exam and diagnostics. Anyone that thinks that they can diagnose hair loss without diagnostic data is entertaining fantasy. There are numerous causes for hair loss and different appropriate treatments. You can't get either from pseudoveterinary "experts" on the internet.
2006-09-07 14:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by c0y0te 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a thyroid condition. Sounds like that dog was at the shallow end of the gene pool.
2006-09-07 14:22:14 · answer #4 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's the question? See a vet to discuss the problems and your options.
2006-09-07 14:23:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like some kind of autoimmune disease like lupus...
2006-09-07 14:33:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have it put to sleep.
2006-09-07 14:19:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋