Staffy serious hair loss

Hi Folks,

New to the site and have just posted an introduction, I have a 6/7/8 year old female staffy that was a rescue case here in Ireland. Last year she was quite ill and was rushed to the vet on a Sunday morning due to heavy discharge. As it turned out her womb needed to be removed and after a few weeks she was much better again. She had (in the past) issue's with seasonal hair loss and it always grew back. However for the last 6 months she has lost huge amounts of hair on her flanks and up onto her back? she has been for two bloodtests which have come back as inconclusive both times, a side not is also she seems to be gone extremely lazy and prone to overheating even after a short walk. We are at our wits end and hope someone may be able to point us in the right direction.

Cheers

Niall

Hi Niall, Have a look at the link below, you may be able to find something out. Sorry I cannot help personally:

http://www.helpmyhound.com/

Has your vet tested for Thyroid problems?

Hi Niall,

Any news on your girl ??

We had a dog that lost hair in a similar pattern due to an allergy to the cleaning products used on the floors.

Hi folks,

Apologies that I havent been able to return in a while. Lucey was given medication for hypo thoyroidism (spelling!) and although her energy levels are good now, the hair loss has got an awful lot worse and is now meeting on her back, she is in good form and doesnt seem to mind, we have consulted several vets but nobody has any idea! any help appreciated!

Glad her energy levels are good again.

What food is she on? Could it be an allergy to an ingredient. Do0 you add any oils to her food?

I don't know if you can get this in Australia, but it might be worth a try...

http://www.lintbells.com/online-store/63/yumega-boost

Hi Caryll,

Were in Southern Ireland and they will deliver there, have you used this before?

Where on earth did I get Australia from?

I haven't used it but I've heard a lot of good reports about it. I've used their joint formula (Yumove) and that seems pretty good.

Are you having a senior moment there Caryll,

I hope you can find something that works for you Niall.

aww s sorry to hear about everything she has been through, i can not really help but i hope you find something or they find the root to the problem. please keep us updated

Kathy wrote:Are you having a senior moment there Caryll,

It's monday.

That's my excuse, and I'm sticking to it!

OK I'll let you off just this once though

No need, my profile said Irish but the flag came up as Oz!!