I have a four year old Pom whose hair is thinning terribly. Any idea what causes this?

Question

she had a c section in Sept. to deliver a pup and did ok. Her health is good but we brushed her one day and most of her hair came out in the brush. I'm worried. HELP

Answer 1

make an appointment with the vet.

Answer 2

That is the most precious thing I've ever heard! How short does SHE think it should be? I probably would not go any shorter than shoulder length, because when all the sudden her "princess" hair is gone, she may hate it. Just remind her of the good deed she has done. Maybe incorporate it into her photo album or scrap book for when she gets older. That's pretty bold for a four year old. :)

Answer 3

It could be an allergy, mange, thyroid issues, an infection, or alopecia (alopecia x, late onset alopecia, or canine alopecia). I recommend a trip to the vet. All of these conditions need to be treated. If it is alopecia, you need to inform all the puppy buyers because it is genetic and they should spay their puppies (your girl should be spayed as well if this is the cause). If it is any of the others, medication will clear it up. Thyroid is also genetic. Whether or not mange, and allergies are genetic or not is to be determined by your vet. Infections, unless chronic, are unlikely to be genetic. Chronic infections suggest a compromised immune system though which can be genetic. It doesn't sound like your girl has this problem though. Here's some information on alopecia.

Answer 4

Have a basic blood panel done on her at the vet and specifically for thyroid function. Have vet check for any type of parasite with skin scraping. See too, if the vet can recommend some type of vitamin or food supplement for this problem. Since she's not that far post-partum, could also be a hormone thing going on, which may be self limiting.

Answer 5

See the Vet ASAP!

Thinning hair is a sympthom of two serious diseases, Cushings Disease and Diabetes.

Don't wait too long and loose your little girl, like we lost our little Chaz. If your Vet doesn't think anything is wrong, either find a better vet or insist that he do testing for Cushings and Diabetes. We took Chaz to an incompetent boob by the name of Hillard Lawler in Indianola, MS and for two years he told us nothing was wrong. After he got really sick, we took him to another vet, who was highly recommended by many people. Dr. Johnson, took one look and knew it was either Cushings of Diabetes. All it took was one test to make a determination.

Diagnosis came to late for our little Chaz. Don't wait too late for you little girl.

Doc

Answer 6

Could be the stress from the litter. A good quality food and Omega fatty acid supplements can help. She could also be hypothyroid. Your vet can draw some blood and let you know if she needs a daily flavored pill to make her feel better and get her hair bac,.

Answer 7

my dog did the same thing. We ended up taking her to two dermatologists. If it is the same thing as my dog, let me save you a few bucks. Give your dog melatonin. If possible, don't use the off brand. Try somewhere like GNC, it will make a difference. Otherwise try allergy medicine (from you vet) or thyroide. Take you dog to your regular vet before doing any of the

Answer 8

before that vet appointment try switching your babies food some foods have been known to cause irritations in dogs one friend I know her havaneese was allergic to the doggie parlor shampoo.

Answer 9

a brits hair is prone to thinning like anybody elses hair is
but not at 4years old though

Answer 10

mange?Some type of skin condition?We had that same problem with our cat and she had cat acne!ha who ever knew cats got zits!But just go to the vet and they will give you some sort of medication or cream.