cello Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 My friend has a 7 year old female greyhound who has suddenly developed a massive dose of shedding. She has asked me to ask the GT folks what might be contributing to this condition. Other then the sudden shedding, the dog is behaving normal. Even her ears are blowing coat. This dog has been in the same home with the same conditions for over four years now, so nothing new there. It is a quiet adult home with a very low stress load. The only change in her life is that they changed foods about a month ago. She is on a Chicken and Rice food with no corn or wheat. There was a very gradual change from one kibble to the next. Adopter is thinking about having a thyroid panel run. MSU is the place to ask that sent to is it not? Thanks in advance for any suggestions for my friend. Carol Ann Quote Molly Weasley Carpenter-Caro - 6 Year Old Standard Poodle. Gizzy, Specky, Riley Roo & Lady - Our beloved Greyhounds waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 What food did she switch from to? I know years ago when I switched to Solid Gold, my guys blew coat and one girl almost went bald. One they blew out the toxins (the almost bald girl had an allergy to preservatives that I didn't know about and she did have a thyroid condition), her coat came in beautiful. So, in answer to your question: why she is blowing coat depends. Could be good news, could be not so good news. Aren't you glad I answered? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 She is coming off of a local delivery to your door kibble (Pet Pantry) and going on to Costco Super Premium Chicken and Rice. The Costco food has no preservative or additives, and no corn or wheat. This is the food that I use as my Riley is allergic to corn and wheat, and my three do greyt on it. Here is a label of the ingredients. The other greyhound is doing fine with this change. Do you think that thyroid issues are something to consider without any behavior changes? Carol Ann Quote Molly Weasley Carpenter-Caro - 6 Year Old Standard Poodle. Gizzy, Specky, Riley Roo & Lady - Our beloved Greyhounds waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Both of my girls blew their coats when I switched to a better for them food (California Natural Lamb & Rice). I was worried cause I thought this food might not work out because of all the shedding but then FINALLY it stopped and their coats look wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I wouldn't bother with the thyroid test unless she sees something else. They can -- and many do -- have a fall shedding session prior to growing nice new fuzzy coats for winter. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Very well could be from the food change, does she give her any fish oil and vitamin D? Those will help the coat. As for the blood testing, since she is seven if your friend has not had bloodwork done on her in the past year, I would go ahead and have at least a comprehensive panel done. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 My old dog had a thyroid problem and NO disposition change whatsoever. In fact the ONLY symptom he had was his coat turned very dry and brittle. A regular blood panel should be enough to see if any further thyroid testing is warranted. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cris_M Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 When we put Duncan on a raw diet, he blew his coat.... and blew his coat.... and blew his coat. I did not think a greyhound could actually lose that much hair. It stopped on its own, and his hair is soft and shiny. So, yes, it could well be the change in food. However, if you are seeing any signs of a thyroid problem or if it would give you more peace of mind, I would have a panel done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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