Hair Loss . . . fleas or age?

Strawberrygirl · 08-13-2007, 02:22 PM

I have a six year old Spaniel mix (lab, cocker, and golden) and she has two big spots on her coat that is missing hair . . . I treated that for fleas but then I was brushing her and the fur on her chest just started coming out. It barely needs to be touched for big chunks to come out. Its this from fleas, allergies, or is it from getting older?????

championhorse · 08-13-2007, 02:24 PM

It could be a lot of things, allergies, mange...you may need to take your dog to the vet, to get some meds to help.

**Orchid** · 08-13-2007, 02:26 PM

Age doesn't cause hairloss in animals like it does in humans, so I would check with the vet to rule out fleas, allergies, ringworm, etc.

tallyho · 08-13-2007, 02:28 PM

I had a lab mix that lost her hair from a thyroid problem.....not necessarily something that the vet might initially check, but could be worth a try.
Good luck!

joustinggirl · 08-14-2007, 05:14 AM

Where is the hairless spots?

Strawberrygirl · 08-14-2007, 07:47 AM

One on her neck and the bigger one on her shoulder.

tamio33 · 08-14-2007, 07:49 AM

Id get her checked out for mange or allergies.

joustinggirl · 08-15-2007, 06:32 AM

That is usually not flea areas. I would have a vet look at it. Could be mange or allergies. Could be thyroid too.

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08-13-2007, 02:22 PM
Strawberrygirl Halter broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 107	Hair Loss . . . fleas or age? I have a six year old Spaniel mix (lab, cocker, and golden) and she has two big spots on her coat that is missing hair . . . I treated that for fleas but then I was brushing her and the fur on her chest just started coming out. It barely needs to be touched for big chunks to come out. Its this from fleas, allergies, or is it from getting older?????

08-13-2007, 02:24 PM
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08-13-2007, 02:26 PM
Orchid Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 10,089	Age doesn't cause hairloss in animals like it does in humans, so I would check with the vet to rule out fleas, allergies, ringworm, etc. __________________ I have nothing witty or even charming to say at this point.

08-13-2007, 02:28 PM
tallyho Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Trappe, PA Posts: 1,157	I had a lab mix that lost her hair from a thyroid problem.....not necessarily something that the vet might initially check, but could be worth a try. Good luck!

08-14-2007, 05:14 AM
joustinggirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boones Mill, Virgina Posts: 3,395	Where is the hairless spots? __________________ Pink Tiger says \'Grrrrrr\'

08-14-2007, 07:47 AM
Strawberrygirl Halter broke Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 107	One on her neck and the bigger one on her shoulder.

08-14-2007, 07:49 AM
tamio33 Halter broke Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 163	Id get her checked out for mange or allergies. __________________

08-15-2007, 06:32 AM
joustinggirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boones Mill, Virgina Posts: 3,395	That is usually not flea areas. I would have a vet look at it. Could be mange or allergies. Could be thyroid too. __________________ Pink Tiger says \'Grrrrrr\'