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Old August 25th 03, 03:05 PM
Suja
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I am dog sitting for a friend's 2 year old female Great Dane. Her skin
seems dry and flaky, and her hair is very thin in spots, to the point
where the pink of her skin is visible. Her mom thinks that it is
allergies (she has seasonal allergies, watery eyes, runny nose, et al.
but is not an itchy dog). While she is staying here with me, I've
started adding fish oil to her food, to see if that helps with her skin.
Is it possible that there is something else wrong that could manifest
itself in this manner?

Suja

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Old August 25th 03, 03:14 PM
Melinda Shore
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In article MKo2b.20250$xf.6676@lakeread06,
Suja wrote:
Is it possible that there is something else wrong that could manifest
itself in this manner?


Endocrine problems like hypothyroidism and Cushing's often
show up first as skin/coat problems, but typically with
pattern splotches. For example, thyroid-related skin/coat
problems generally first show up on the haunches and
thighs. But even if it's an allergy you'd want a diagnosis
from a veterinarian - these things are treatable.
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Old August 25th 03, 03:14 PM
Melinda Shore
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In article MKo2b.20250$xf.6676@lakeread06,
Suja wrote:
Is it possible that there is something else wrong that could manifest
itself in this manner?


Endocrine problems like hypothyroidism and Cushing's often
show up first as skin/coat problems, but typically with
pattern splotches. For example, thyroid-related skin/coat
problems generally first show up on the haunches and
thighs. But even if it's an allergy you'd want a diagnosis
from a veterinarian - these things are treatable.
--
Melinda Shore - Software longa, hardware brevis -

Fascism should more properly be called 'corporatism,' since it
is the marriage of government and corporate power. -- Benito Mussolini
 




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