Chubs 0 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 My English bull terrier bitch has localised hair loss, it's her neck only, i've had a skin scrape done & there was nothing wrong, any advice tips, i've also had medicated shampoo at 15 quid a chuck but to no avail, I'm gonna change her diet & get her on sa37. The rest of her coat is pristine so i don't get it. cheers in advance, james. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teilky 0 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 HI I THINK THIS COULD BE CAUSED BY HORMONES IS SHE DUE IN SEASON IF THE REST OF HER COAT IS OK AND YOU HAVE DONE A SKIN SCRAPE IT COULD BE THAT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bill88 6 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 My English bull terrier bitch has localised hair loss, it's her neck only, i've had a skin scrape done & there was nothing wrong, any advice tips, i've also had medicated shampoo at 15 quid a chuck but to no avail, I'm gonna change her diet & get her on sa37. The rest of her coat is pristine so i don't get it. cheers in advance, james. http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/index...showtopic=39164 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ROOSTER Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 although you had a skin scrape done your should have told you they often dont show mites up so why not treat with something like advocate which takes care of just about any parasite you can think of including demodec and sarcoptic mange it also clears ear mites and worms so def worth a little try its a spot on so no big job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chubs 0 Posted January 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 although you had a skin scrape done your should have told you they often dont show mites up so why not treat with something like advocate which takes care of just about any parasite you can think of including demodec and sarcoptic mange it also clears ear mites and worms so def worth a little try its a spot on so no big job I'll give that a bash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,153 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 My English bull terrier bitch has localised hair loss, it's her neck only, i've had a skin scrape done & there was nothing wrong, any advice tips, i've also had medicated shampoo at 15 quid a chuck but to no avail, I'm gonna change her diet & get her on sa37. The rest of her coat is pristine so i don't get it. cheers in advance, james. Wheat allergy, Bull breeds are always suffering from skin complaints. Worst breeds I have known for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chubs 0 Posted January 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 My English bull terrier bitch has localised hair loss, it's her neck only, i've had a skin scrape done & there was nothing wrong, any advice tips, i've also had medicated shampoo at 15 quid a chuck but to no avail, I'm gonna change her diet & get her on sa37. The rest of her coat is pristine so i don't get it. cheers in advance, james. Wheat allergy, Bull breeds are always suffering from skin complaints. Worst breeds I have known for it. What makes you think wheat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chubs 0 Posted January 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Anyone know of good hypo allergenic/wheat free dog food that's readily available & won't cause me to re-mortgage! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,153 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 My English bull terrier bitch has localised hair loss, it's her neck only, i've had a skin scrape done & there was nothing wrong, any advice tips, i've also had medicated shampoo at 15 quid a chuck but to no avail, I'm gonna change her diet & get her on sa37. The rest of her coat is pristine so i don't get it. cheers in advance, james. Wheat allergy, Bull breeds are always suffering from skin complaints. Worst breeds I have known for it. What makes you think wheat? Wheat is in most dry dog food and it has been a problem in 3 bull breeds I have known. They changed there food to a mainly meat diet and non wheat meal mix done the trick. Central heating can be a problem as well, both these things can start of itching. I have used anti histamines to stop dogs from scratching that works untill you get the problem under control. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chubs 0 Posted January 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I'll give it a bash, nothing to loose, She doesn't itch though just got a silky smooth neck, i'm starting to think it may have been around the time of her season so poss hormonal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,153 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Silky smooth eh . It could well be hormonal, is she kept indoors? But as I said Bull breeds are renown for skin complaints. Did she have much of a coat before? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chubs 0 Posted January 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 She's red with white neck/chest, the baldness is just the white hair on neck, it stops bang on the line where it turns to red, It was the usual thin looking hair before this & is now totally smooth. yep she lives in the house. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MOLLY Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I would'nt run to the food allery just yet chubs....one thing i would do 1st. Change your washing powder to persil non bio...trust me Moll. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,153 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 She's red with white neck/chest, the baldness is just the white hair on neck, it stops bang on the line where it turns to red, It was the usual thin looking hair before this & is now totally smooth. yep she lives in the house.Try the meat diet for a while a couple of months and try to keep her cool especially bed area.The pet shop will have wheat free meal.good luck Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FJager 0 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 What type of collar do you have on her Chub's, could quiet simply be rubbing the hair off especially if she has smooth skin underneath, usually with a skin complaint the skin would not be smooth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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