Does anyone's Boxer suffer from a loss of fur in symetrical places ie, on both sides.?
Cleo who is 8 years and speyed has two areas of fur loss on her back just above her thigh muscles and it seems to be spreading across ther back. I have done some research on the net which could point to Thyroidism. We are now awaiting blood tests for T4, I think it is called. Thyroidism I think is common amongst pure bred dogs like boxers so you can imagine I am somewhat concerned . The thing is, she doesn't scratch the areas at all so I don't think it is an allergy. If it isn't a Thyroid issue which I think is treatable what else might it be?
She is also suffering from a Red/Drooping/Gungy eye and I wonder if the two conditions might be linked.
When you think of Thyroid problems it reminds me of stories we were told at school about the mountain people in Switzerland who because they had no source of iodine ie, Fish had similar problems so I have started giving her Pilchards and Mackeral in her diet.
I would love to hear what you Boxer lovers have experienced on these issues, thanks.
Cleo who is 8 years and speyed has two areas of fur loss on her back just above her thigh muscles and it seems to be spreading across ther back. I have done some research on the net which could point to Thyroidism. We are now awaiting blood tests for T4, I think it is called. Thyroidism I think is common amongst pure bred dogs like boxers so you can imagine I am somewhat concerned . The thing is, she doesn't scratch the areas at all so I don't think it is an allergy. If it isn't a Thyroid issue which I think is treatable what else might it be?
She is also suffering from a Red/Drooping/Gungy eye and I wonder if the two conditions might be linked.
When you think of Thyroid problems it reminds me of stories we were told at school about the mountain people in Switzerland who because they had no source of iodine ie, Fish had similar problems so I have started giving her Pilchards and Mackeral in her diet.
I would love to hear what you Boxer lovers have experienced on these issues, thanks.