Dog problem with fur?

My greyhound seems to be loosing her fur from her thighs..these patches are appearing on both side of her back legs on the the thigh muscle,the skin can be seen..It's winter here I am hoping it is just a winter coat problem


Thanks for any suggestions

Dog problem with fur?
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/greyhounds/... seems to indicate this might be a "greyhound" problem. As long as the skin is not red and she is not biting at it or licking at it she may be ok. If she seems lethargic and gains weight or has other signs of hypothyroidism (like ear infections, allergies, dry skin, etc) get her thyroid checked. You might give her a fish oil pill on her food to help her coat but it likely won't help the fur come back. Make sure she is getting a good food that is hypoallergenic as food allergies will also cause skin problems.
Reply:Gee... coats usually thicken in the winter.... I'd call a vet... it could be an allergic reaction to something...
Reply:um she has a skin condition best to take her to the vet for treatment, it might get worse if you dont





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Reply:I think that ur pet has fleas. Or maybe he just is shedding a lot. I suggest u see a vet just to be sure. And if he does have fleas, u should get some medicine. GOOD LUCK!
Reply:how old is she


it could be due to her just being an old dog


or she could have a skin problem


also fur lose could be due to her rubbing them on something


do u put those silly lil dog clothes on her???


if so they could be the cause


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Reply:Does she sleep on or close to the heat vents, or the fire place.. something like that?? That'll cause them to lose fur in the winter.
Reply:You should take him to the vet. Sometimes things seem so small but can lead to something so much greater. My dog seemed fine one minute and then the next he has cancer. I am not sure what is wrong, but it is probably a skin condition. Take him to the vet just to be safe. I hope for the best!


-Audrina
Reply:It depends, since it's a greyhound.


If you got her from a shelter/greyhound rescue org. It may have to do with being raced and abandoned thus developing a skin condition.


But I'd take her to the vet either way.
Reply:first vet the dog. Might be mange or an allergy or illness.