Allergies,
hair coat changes, acute and chronic ear problems, and auto - immune diseases are all common conditions that benefit from the assistance of a board - certified dermatologist.
This may include broken teeth, weight changes, skin and
hair coat changes that may indicat e an underlying hormone issue, or behavior issues that we can help you address, just to name a few.
We may also see
some hair coat changes or changes even within the eye as cataracts may develop from diabetes mellitus.
Not exact matches
I can tell you of my tongue's
coat changing and parting like the red sea, moles falling off, grey
hairs vanishing, warts disappearing, knees and entire leg bones straightening, eyesight going wild then improving, a little toenail appearing for the first time in my life, but I can also tell you of a cyst in my nose remaining, a scar on my cheek unchanged.
The
hair is long and often has
changed to a lighter shade as the
coat became dead...
Signs can include dry skin and
coat,
hair loss, susceptibility to other skin diseases, weight gain, fearfulness, aggression, or other behavioral
changes.
Clinical signs in other horses include poor appetite or failure to consume a meal, dullness, attitude
changes, poor appetite, decreased performance, reluctance to train, poor body condition, rough
hair coat, weight loss, excessive recumbency, and low - grade colic.
During adolescence this dog's
coat will
change from its soft puppy
hair to its thick adult
coat.
It is also possible that your cat's
hair coat could
change color (on the head only), and this could be permanent.
«Neither the natural outline nor the natural texture of the
coat may be
changed by any artificial means...» Should an exhibit lack
coat in the locations described in the Standard... «the whole skull well covered with
hair», «the neck well
coated with
hair», «the forelegs well
coated all around», and «the hams densely
coated with a thick long jacket in excess of any other part», it's grooming does not comply with the OES Standard.
It causes pets to just seem old — they become lethargic, overweight, have poor
hair coat, and can have appetite
changes.
checking skin and
coat for lumps / bumps, hidden mats, reactive tissue, pigment
changes or
hair loss
Symptoms of PPID include
changes in
hair coat; increased water intake and urination; lethargy; loss of muscle mass, pot - bellied appearance, chronic infections; hoof abscesses; excess or inappropriate sweating; infertility or lack of estrus cycles; abnormal mammary gland function; and can predispose to laminitis if hyperinsulinemia (high levels of insulin in the blood) is involved.
Symptoms of health issues include: • Increased water intake • Frequent urination • Accidents in the house •
Changes in
hair coat (thinning or roughness) • Lumps •
Changes in skin color • Inability (or unwillingness) to jump up • Limping • Difficulty getting up • Excessive drooling • Bad breath • Coughing or choking • Reluctance to play or tiring easily
Long
hair or thick
coats can mask weight
changes as well.
Your furniture, clothes, carpets, and every surface in your home is
coated with dog
hair, but luckily, giving yourself or an equally struggling friend this unique gift can
change this situation.
Protein requirements
change with age — often an increased amount of high quality protein is required to combat muscle wasting and other
changes in the skin,
hair coat and internal organs.
Increase in appetite, weight loss, increased water intake and urination, periodic vomiting or diarrhea,
changes in
hair coat or grooming habits.
Another theory is that to some degree it may be related to their food as well - higher quality foods may even cause more
hair turn over sometimes but this is not a good reason to
change foods - it usually makes their
coats healthier and shinier.
«If cat owners notice a
change in the cat's normal
hair coat appearance, particularly if
hair loss or excessive dander is seen, they should have their cat evaluated by a veterinarian,» Diesel said.
If the color of your cat's
coat has
changed it could indicate a skin disease or some type of infection that is affecting the
hair follicles (follicular dysplasia).
Continue giving Atopica for Cats and talk to your veterinarian if your pet develops vomiting, soft stools or diarrhea, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, and
change of
hair coat.
Continue giving cyclosporine modified and talk to your veterinarian if your pet develops vomiting, soft stools or diarrhea, muscle cramps, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, and
change of
hair coat.
A sick cat may have gradual
changes over time, such as gaining or losing weight, or a dull
coat with
hair loss.
Changes in the skin and
coat are common, including dryness, excessive shedding, delayed regrowth of
hair, and
hair thinning or
hair loss (usually the same pattern on both sides), sometimes with increased pigmentation.
Instead of scolding your best friend, look under the
hair coat for rashes, check lymph nodes, and evaluate any
changes in food or exercise tolerance.
• Excessive thirst and appetite • Weight loss despite a normal or even increased appetite • Hyperactivity or restlessness •
Change in temperament (a normally docile cat may become aggressive) • Excessive urination, or urination in the house • Increased frequency of defecation or diarrhoea • Vomiting • Poor
hair coat • Rapid nail growth Hyperthyroidism is diagnosed by a blood test, which can be performed by your veterinarian if you suspect your cat is showing any of the symptoms, it is highly recommended to consult your vet as further problems can occur, including progressive weight loss and fatal heart complications.
Older cats with recent
changes in skin and
hair coat should be screened for hyperthyroidism.
Hypothyroidism and subsequent dry skin — When the thyroid doesn't function properly, causing a lack of the thyroid hormone and resulting in dry skin and
coat,
hair loss, obesity, and sometimes behavioral
changes.
Watch for increased thirst and urination, vomiting or other signs of nausea, lethargy or depression, poor
hair coat, loss of appetite, lingering over the water bowl, eating cat litter, constipation, a strong ammonia - like odor to the breath, and
changes in vision and hearing.
Some of the more common ones include weight gain / low energy without an increase in appetite, cold intolerance, chronic ear and / or skin infections along with
coat changes including dull, dry or oily
coats,
hair loss often symmetrically along the back, as well as thin skin.
Observable
changes in cats after successful treatment may include weight gain, better
hair coat and grooming habits, normal appetite, an absence of vomiting, and a greater tendency to «cat nap» during the day and sleep at night.
Dogs do not lose their
hair like humans do, although
coat changes can occur in certain breeds.
Not only does your grooming help to maintain his general
hair and
coat health, but it gives you a great chance to keep an eye on any skin
changes that might need veterinary attention.
Coat & skin Your veterinarian will check for
hair loss, pigment
changes, shedding, itchy spots and lumps.
Keep it at the same approximate angle all the time, as
changing it to a smaller angle will leave the
hair longer, and tilting the blade to a steeper angle can make it shorter, potentially leaving bald spots on very thin, fine
coats.
Hormones regulate the
change from fuzzy puppy
coats to the adult version, and they have an affect again as the animal ages, often causing
hair to become thinner with a dryer texture.
«Even owners of healthy pets who believe their pet has a full, desirable
hair coat can be amazed by the
coat changes witnessed when moving to a premium diet formulated to provide those benefits.»
In parts of the country where seasons
change canines shed their winter
coat, and during this time there is often a considerable amount of
hair loss.
The color
change is due to the chronic saliva on the
hair, and the
changes it causes on the
hair coat.
If excessive («hyper») or deficient («hypo»), these hormones produce
changes in the skin and
hair coat.
Contact us if your pet begins panting excessively, develops any skin issues (such as
hair loss or dull / flaky
coat), or shows any
changes in behavior, energy levels, appetite, weight, water consumption, or urination.