Sentences with phrase «haircoat diseases»

Skin and haircoat diseases that would have not been noticed before are percolating to the top of the list of reasons to visit a vet.

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Poor nutrition and some hormonal or metabolic diseases can also cause poor condition of the skin and haircoat.

Thinning of the haircoat, thinning of the skin itself, a pendulous abdomen (think of a pot - bellied dog), changes in liver enzymes, itchy skin sores, increased susceptibility to infection, lethargy and behavioral changes are some of the signs that can be seen with Cushing's disease.

Another important way that nutrition can affect a dog's skin and haircoat is when the dog is dealing with inflammatory or itchy skin disease.

During a routine physical we are evaluating body condition, looking for eye or ear problems, dental disease, abnormal heart or lung sounds, changes in abdominal organs or belly pain, musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions, urogenital disease, skin and haircoat conditions and lymphatic disease.

And, while it's tempting to believe that your dog's thick haircoat or primarily indoor lifestyle will be protective againt heartworm disease, statistics prove otherwise.