He is a pomeranian and is about 4 years old. He's had a full coat once since I adopted him from the pound. [when we got him he did not have hair, but over the course of time he grew hair.] He then recieved a hair cut and his hair has not grown back since [this was about a year ago.], does anyone have any ideas for how to cure this illness? No vets can find anything wrong so i decided to ask you guys... HELP ME & MY DOG, PLEASE!
2007-09-21 14:35:30 · 7 answers · asked by xlaurenk 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Have the vets done a thyroid panel?
I have a dog with low thyroid, and it can cause coat and skin problems.
2007-09-21 14:46:35 · answer #1 · answered by zappataz ♠ Since 1999 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Non specific testing is a nightmare!! I would say repeat visits should not be costing you a full consultation fee, if at all, although obviously you will be paying for medication. However, I've been down this road recently, and as I say, it is a nightmare. Skin problems quite often, if you've ruled out parasites etc. go back to something wrong internally (the skin being the biggest organ of the body) I don't think you mention x-rays or scans being done yet? I think, and I'm no vet, just an owner for 37 years, been there, done that, recently, with my b itch, I would be asking for x-rays of lungs, and scans of the stomach, kidneys, liver etc.etc. I assume to that you've had a complete blood profile done? Did these come back normal, or 'inconclusive'? I hate to tell you this, but my sadly missed b itch started down this road, x-rays were said to be 'unnecessary' as she'd been scanned clear. I took a second opinion (and rang my original vet who lives 300 miles away from us now, for a third opinion) and both said x-ray. Finally the Senior Partner did x-rays and discovered her lungs and chest cavity were full of tumours. This does NOT mean your dog has the same, but if you are getting nowhere, I'd urge you to at least take a second opinion now. Beta isn't the best of food although my puppy was reared, and did well on it. If you are in the UK, I could suggest Burns, and you might run your problems past their excellent Helpline on their website. However, without seeing/testing your boy, they can only suggest. And you could now ask about referral to a Specialist, but you will be looking at upwards of £1000 once you go down that road - much as you may get a definitive answer, which might cost you less in the long term than what you are currently going through. Good luck - hope you can sort him out. (and Lupus is worth considering!!) Add - re the Teaching Hospital - you will need a referral from your vet - ask them!! And I'd go with the Autoimmune Disease theory too - have you had yearly boosters done? - more and more these days, the finger is being pointed at this causing more harm than good and causing problems with the immune system.
2016-05-20 06:27:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has the vet checked hormone levels, thyroid levels, done skin scrapings, checked for mites, mange, fungus, ect?
The vet should do all of these tests and there are probably other tests they might suggest.
Also pomeranians can come down with a condition called Black Skin Disease. Here are two links below.
2007-09-21 16:13:39 · answer #3 · answered by Silver Moon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can take him to another vet for a second opinion, or a vet dermatologist for an exact diagnosis. The symptoms you are describing are classic for hypothyroid. A simple blood test can determine this and most vets can help you.
2007-09-21 14:45:46 · answer #4 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Did they check his thyroid? That will cause his hair to fall out. If it is it usually starts falling out around the neck first, then the undercoat and chest.
2007-09-23 14:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by froghugger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog goes bald if he eats what he is allergic to.He can only eat salmon.Try salmon and rice dog food see if that is it.
2007-09-21 14:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by -bls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is his skin color like? if it has darkened it could be a full body yeast infection
2007-09-21 14:42:56 · answer #7 · answered by unholyghost2003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋