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Skin and hair issues are one of the hardest ailments for a vet to diagnose because they are
complicated and can be the result of a large number of environmental factors and/or diseases.
Over the years I have been received telephone calls and emails from frustrated Bulldog owners
because their vet had not been successful in resolving the problem.
Many Bully skin issues are environmental in that they are allergic to the wool blanket, household cleaning products (such as but not limited to Febreeze and Swiffler products) chemical sprays used on the yard, insect treatment for the house, high humidity and the list goes on..... Here are some links which will show you the many different things it could be, don't get overly upset about the serious conditions until you have rule out the common problems. First an in-depth article on Skin & Hair Anatomy & Function Puppy Impetigo (Puppy Pyoderma, Juvenile Pustular Dermatitis) Scratching & Licking Scaliness of the Skin Skin Ulcers & Draining - Oozing or Crusty Lesions Fluid-filled Bumps on the Skin Solid-Appearing Lumps & Bumps on the Skin Hair Loss (Alopecia) Hair Loss On The Flank Area(Alopecia) Anus Fistulas For suspected bacterial or yeast infections, we recommend Malaseb Shampoos(TM)(Contains - Miconazole Nitrate 2%, Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2%) Order online from Valley Vet Supply (www.valleyvet.com), if your vet does not stock this product, but you will need a prescription. Doing this first could save you Mega Money Hair Loss Full Body hair NOT associated with rashes, bumps or scratching - Blowing The Coat When Pregnant, Under Severe Stress or Hormone Changes (i.e. heat cycle). If you are positive that the hair loss is due to one of the above, daily brushing is all that is necessary. More Info - Omega Fatty Acid Deficiency A daily supplement of of Omega Fatty Acid 3 & 6, will resolve this problem in a very short time. Hair Loss Flank Area Patches of thinning hair on the Bully's sides is usually Seasonal Flank Alopecia. SFA is a common problem among Boxer and Bulldog breeds. It simply means that due to hormonal changes associated with changing light cycles, etc. in the spring of the year, the dog looses some hair in his flank areas. The skin underneath is not affected, and the dog experiences absolutely no discomfort. The hair will fill back in about a month so the treatment is DO NOTHING, just keep the exposed skin healthy and moisturized. Giving 9-mg oral melatonin once a day, obtain at health food stores or Wal-Mart, has been recommend by some vets. Please read this complete article for reasons to take your Bully to a vet for testing. A bulldog with focal alopecia A bulldog with focal alopecia Information presented here is strictly my opinion based upon research and/or 50 years experience at rescuing animals of all sorts. Consult your vet and perhaps even get a second opinion from another vet about all you read on my website. |
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