losing hair

coolwire · 12-19-2007, 11:11 PM

hi it my first here so please i have a qestion my mom Chihuahua loss his hair on his head can anyone till me if it a health issues ? when im at my mom house and i see angel rub his head on the carpet his bed ect..after he eat i told my mom that it maybe he like to rub his head and that is y he loss is hair on his head please if anyone can help out this would be much appreciated thank you i tried see picture but it to big i can email to anyone ask thanks

AkiraleShiba · 12-19-2007, 11:31 PM

He may have allergies to his food and scratching himself on stuff to relieve the itch. Does he bites his legs and tail after he has eaten?

coolwire · 12-19-2007, 11:39 PM

no just his head he always does it after he eat he start with his nosie then head im add a picture thanks

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Originally Posted by AkiraleShiba

He may have allergies to his food and scratching himself on stuff to relieve the itch. Does he bites his legs and tail after he has eaten?

ChrissyBz · 12-20-2007, 12:50 AM

Hair Loss could be from a fungal infection. You need to take him to the vet so they can do some tests.

CrazyDog · 12-20-2007, 01:51 PM

I would recommend taking the dog to the vet so they can run some tests. Hair loss could be caused from many different medical issues. Fungal infections, parasites like mites, thyroid problems, allergies, immune system disorters ( from bad breeding genetics), cancer, ect can all cause hair loss in chihuahuas. Please take your pet to the vet.

chul3l3ies1126 · 12-20-2007, 06:36 PM

The same exact thing happened to my neighbors chi about 2 years ago. She was going bald, only on her head. I ended up taking the little girl to the vet because my neighbors cease to believe that it was necessary to go to a vet. It did end up being a very bad Fungal infection. The vet stated that it is very common on Chi's that come from a poor breeder (or genetic background) and said that it can start at the head and over take the whole body. I paid for all the treatment and did all the post care... I didnt even get a thank you... all I got was "Why did'nt you just have her put to sleep so you didnt have to waste your money?" Uhhhggg, and this is their dog they are talking about.

I suggest you take the dog to the vet soon.

Nessa