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My 10 week old puppy is having hair loss around the base of her tail, thining hair along her back and severe dandruff.
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Customer: My 10 week old puppy is having hair loss around the base of her tail, thining hair along her back and severe dandruff.
JA: I'll do all I can to help. When did you first notice the dandruff? Has the puppy been licking or rubbing the skin?
Customer: Dandruff and dry skin has been present since I adopted her from a shelter and she's been grooming and scratching from day one. Noticed the hair loss yesterday
JA: What's the puppy's name?
Customer: Turtle
JA: Is there anything else the Vet should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I gave her a 9 in one shot a few days ago since there was no record of any shots given at the shelter
JA: I'll do all I can to help. When did you first notice the dandruff? Has the puppy been licking or rubbing the skin?
Customer: Dandruff and dry skin has been present since I adopted her from a shelter and she's been grooming and scratching from day one. Noticed the hair loss yesterday
JA: What's the puppy's name?
Customer: Turtle
JA: Is there anything else the Vet should know before I connect you? Rest assured that they'll be able to help you.
Customer: I gave her a 9 in one shot a few days ago since there was no record of any shots given at the shelter
Answered by Dr. Dawkins, DVM in 50 mins 11 months ago
Dr. Dawkins, DVM
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Customer
also I have another puppy that constantly interacts and sleeps with her that has no issues
Hi my name is*****
Do you have any pictures of Turtles hair loss by chance?
Customer
not currently but I can take a picture when I get home from work in the morning
Ok yes that would be great
Usually hair loss ness the base of tail is due to fleas just would like to see the skin lesions
Customer
no fleas, skin is unbroken, no inflammation, discoloration, or texture
What breed
Customer
pit/plott hound mix
Is she on prevention?
What food do you feed her?
Does she go outside?
What food do you feed her?
Does she go outside?
Customer
she hasn't been to the vet yet. her appointment is scheduled for the 5th of next month. I feed her blue Buffalo puppy, and yes she goes outside but stays within a fenced in area
I would keep her indoors until she’s fully vaccinated they can get sick easily and there is risk for parasites
I would give her a bath a purchase a flea/tick/mite prevention in the meantime but should be assessed to check for trauma or infection
Customer
that's why I got 9 in one shot since her appointment is so far away
Yeah but she still needs boosters so keep inside until fully vaccinated
9 in one doesn’t prevent against external or internal parasites
Customer
ok
Ok and you can purchase omega 3 fatty acid skin supplements for dry skin
Customer
I'll definitely try that
Ok great
Customer
thank you
You’re welcome
appears to be flea dermatitis and secondary hair loss. Could also be allergies but the location of hair loss on her is mostly caused by fleas and you won’t always see them. Still follow what I advised above.
Customer
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Customer
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