2007-02-26 18:45:09 · 7 answers · asked by kwright243 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
2 hormonal conditions that are quiet common in older dogs that present with hair loss are
1. Hyperadrenocorticism (cushings disease)
2. Hypothyroid (underactive thyroid)
A MBA (muliple body analysis) blood test will indicate to the vet whether there is liver enzyme elevations or not (Cushings) or a T4 test will indicate thyroid issues.
2007-02-26 19:09:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take him to the vet and ask if it is possible that he may have Cushing's disease. You can go online and research as I did, (Just type in Cushing's disease in dogs) The vet thinks my oldest granddoggie may have it. There is also a test they can do to find out if the dog has it or not. It seems to be more prevalent in older dogs. If so, the dog will have to go on medication. Good luck.
2007-02-27 07:09:50 · answer #2 · answered by June B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not normal so call the vet and get an appointment.
Hope your little man will be ok... this could also cause him to have irritated skin which could drive him nuts if it starts to itch.
GOOD LUCK
2007-02-26 19:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by H.O.T. Dog 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't be freaked out but who knows try asking the vet because I don't think so though I don't want to be rude but could be.
2007-02-26 18:53:22 · answer #4 · answered by jahia:) 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be hypothryoidism, common in middle aged and older dogs. I would have your vet do some bloodwork to find out.
2007-02-26 18:56:11 · answer #5 · answered by cs 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it might be fleas. my sisters dog has an allergic reaction to the bites from fleas and even if she has one flea, she starts to lose her hair. if its not fleas then I suggest seeing a vet....it doesn't sound normal to me.
2007-02-26 18:54:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, get him to a vet right away....
2007-02-26 18:54:39 · answer #7 · answered by kick it 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋