Not exact matches
Thin, brittle
coat, heavy shedding out of season, and other
coat problems can be signs of a
hormonal imbalance or illness that should be checked by a veterinarian.
A poor
coat could indicate skin, metabolic or
hormonal problems.
It is important to discover the cause of these skin and
coat problems as more severe systemic processes can be occurring due to
hormonal imbalances.
Older dogs especially can have
hormonal problems like thyroid deficiency that can cause the consistency of the
coat, and the thickness and color of the skin to be abnormal.