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Bare patch

Discussion in 'General Health' started by Caro, Jun 3, 2021.

  1. Caro

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    Does anyone have experience with a noticeable bare patch of fur?

    Tully's rear was shaved for an epidural and there is one section that is not growing back at all. I don't know what to do about it as I don't want to leave it bare. It must be cold (it's a cold winter) and it's also liable to get sunburnt.

    Don't even know if Sheltie fur (at least on a bitch) lends itself to a comb over, but it ruins what is otherwise a full fluffy coat. If I dared, I'd go to the hairdresser and ask for hair extension. Hmm, are there home kits?

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    Caro, Jun 3, 2021
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    Wonder if hair-growing products for humans work on dogs. At the very least, I would apply sunscreen.



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  3. Piper's mom

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    I know my sister had given her dog a specific krill oil to get her fur to grow longer when she was showing her (a Bichon). Not sure if Tully can have krill oil though with her IBD. I can find out though if you like.
     
    Piper's mom, Jun 4, 2021
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  4. Caro

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    Might be too much. She is on 1800g fish oil tablets, I think that is krill. That was the amount specified by the nutritionist - not sure about adding more because of the pancreatitis. That's why I'm not sure about extra omegas. And funny thing - because we are doing noseworks atm I can't use a coat spot on because it has the essential oils we use.

    Last night I accidently touch the bare spot with my cold hand - scared the bejeebers out of her so I guess she does feel the cold on it.
     
    Caro, Jun 5, 2021
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    Do you know anyone who knits or crochets? What about a band that goes around her waist and Velcro’s and a little flap that covers the bald spot?
     
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  6. Chris

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    Beckon developed a permanent bare patch on his tail. Sheltie Pattern Baldness, anyone?
     
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    Funny you should say that - I'm learning to crochet on Wednesday.
     
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    Noooo. She's looking so fluffy now she's on a new steroid. But like a big fluffy teddy bear that was tortured by the neighbourhood bully.
     
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