Hair loss in Samoyed dog with Lupus?
Question by tksamoil: Hair loss in Samoyed with Lupus?
My 12 year old Samoyed was diagnosed with Lupus several years ago.
Dog Hair Loss (Alopecia): An Overview
Alopecia is defined as any deficiency of the normal hair coat. It does not necessarily refer only to hair 'loss.
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Hypothyroidism is easily managed with medication.
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Caused due to multiple reasons, hair loss or canine alopecia is a common problem affecting many dogs. Here is a rundown of the causes of hair loss in dogs.
p. Hair loss, especially if accompanied by scratching or if in specific areas (as opposed to generalized).
q. Persistent coughing or gagging.
r. Excessive panting.
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The dogs also have an interesting bluish tinge to their skin that is hard to notice underneath their black fur.
Coat and skin - any hair loss, pigment changes, lumps, itchy spots, shedding, mats, or anal sac problems
Urogenital - any discharges, heats, changes in mammary glands, urination difficulties or changes, neutering if it has not already been performed ...
Follicular Dysplasia: A group of syndromes that have hair loss and changes in coat quality in common. Hair loss in Irish Water Spaniels may first be noticed at 2 to 4 years of age over the back, and spreads slowly to most of the trunk.
Subaceous Adenitis (SA) - A skin disorder evidenced by foul-smelling, crusty lesions and hair loss, it can be diagnosed with a skin punch sample. However, dogs who have tested clear for years can suddenly develop the disease.
Still others, such as alopecia (hair loss), are neither debilitating nor life-threatening.
Professional grooming will help alleviate the excessive hair loss. It will take 2-3 months for the hair to grow back completely. It is not unusual for a schipperke to experience this type of shedding up to three times in a year.
In puppies, the first sign is usually hair loss around the eyes and mouth. The symptoms often fade as the puppies' immune systems mature and are able to resist the mites.
Mange is an irritation of the skin, primarily resulting in hair loss and sometimes including itching and inflammation, all of which are caused by microscopic mites.
Skin allergies are common in many dogs and can cause hair loss and ‘hot spots’. ‘Hot spots’ are sores on the skin surface that ooze. They are very painful and hard to deal with because of the dog’s constant licking.
Color Dilution Alopecia (hair loss in dilute pigmented dogs, ie: blues, blue fawns, etc)
Leg Breaks
Cataracts
Vitreous Degeneration
Liver Shunts
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
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Like all large breeds, Mals are subject to hip dysplasia, and they can have zinc-deficiency skin disorders, hypothyroidism, and coat funk, a condition that ultimately ends in hair loss. The breed is also affected by congenital dwarfism.
Hip dysplasia and epilepsy are the two main concerns for a Wetterhoun owner. One of the more minor conditions the breed can develop is hair loss. The Wetterhoun can live approximately 12 to 13 years of age.
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Health concerns may include severe skin problems, allergies, hair loss, long term illness, bronchitis, early tooth decay, poor tolerance of anesthesia, delicate digestion and problems concerning the spine.
Hypothyroidism: Destruction of the thyroid gland due to an attack from the animal's own immune system causes rough, scaly skin; hair loss; weight gain.
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He only needs an occasional brushing but because he sheds enormous amounts of hair some owners brush him daily to minimize the hair loss inside the home.
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Dog owners stated that their dogs had low energy level, bad digestion, vomiting, diarrhea, flatus, excessive weight, and hair loss.
Symptoms include weight gain, lethargy, dry skin, hair loss, and depression, to name a few. Dogs should be taken to see the veterinarian immediately. Cataracts may also develop in old age.
 See also: Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Retriever, Greyhound, Bulldog
  
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