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  • if your pomeranian is a puppy, it may be showing signes of mange ( 1 of 2 types of mange are actually contagious ). if it is an older dog, it may be expiriencing a skin allergy which can be corrected by a steroid injection... i recommend a trip to the vet. if they know what they are doing, the will take a sample of your dogs skin and look for parasites (mange) under the microscope. if none are detected, they will probably proceed with a shampoo or a steroid injection.its not usually a complicated process.
  • Has your dog lost more hair? Ours lost everything except the hair on her head and legs. The vet was of no help. I've learned more from my own research and experience. She is in no pain and the skin only turned black where it was exposed to the sun. I think it's just tanned. I bought her doggie pajamas and she seems perfectly happy. The hair loss started when she was 4 1/2 and she is now 9. Thank goodness she has a cute face. Good luck with yours. Let us know if you find a cure.
  • There are actually two skin conditions that can be associated with MITES. The first is the "dreaded Mange" that is transferable to other animals, and humans and can be a royal pain to get rid of. I don't find it to be that common as a rule. Here is some additional information about it. You should visit the web site for an easy read that will bring you fully up to speed in understanding THIS type of Mange. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1589&articleid=764 "What are the symptoms? The symptoms are varied but usually include hair loss and severe itching on the elbows, ears, armpits, hocks, chest, and ventral abdomen (belly). The mites prefer to live on areas of the skin that have less hair. As the infection worsens it can spread over the entire body. Small red pustules often develop along with yellow crust on the skin. Because of the severe itching and resultant scratching from the dog, the skin soon becomes traumatized and a variety of sores and infections can develop as a result. The itching seems to be much worse in warm conditions such as indoors or near a stove or heat vent. If the infection goes on untreated or is mistakenly treated as an allergy, the skin may darken due to the constant irritation, and the surrounding lymph nodes may become enlarged. Sarcoptic mange is a somewhat common infection and many cases have often been misdiagnosed as severe atopy (inhalant allergy). Any time we see a dog who does not have a prior history of allergies and develops severe itching, or if the itching is not seasonal but year-round, we have to suspect sarcoptic mange. The intense itching caused by the sarcoptic mite is actually thought to be caused from a severe allergic reaction to the mite. When dogs are initially infected with Sarcoptes they do not develop itching for several weeks. If the animals are treated and then reinfected at a later time, severe itching starts almost immediately, which indicates the itching may be due to an allergic reaction. However, the standard treatments for allergies generally will not decrease the symptoms of scabies, and will do nothing to cure the disease." (From the site location provided above) The second type of MITES almost all humans and animals carry on them...WE tend to have ours on either side of our noses! They don't usually pose a problem for most, they eat dead skin..which we are no longer using, as nasty as it sounds. However, they CAN become a problem if the person or animal is under debilitating stress, is not on a diet that meets their full nutritional needs, or there is something that has caused a compromise in the general immune system of "the host." Here is some information on THESE mites. http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/dem.html The bottom line is that SOMETHING is causing this problem for your dog...he/she didn't have it before I take it. I would say a trip to the Vet is in order here. At the least you can find out WHICH TYPE of mite your dog may be dealing with so that you can choose a course of treatment to get RID of the problem. If it is the Sarcoptic mange, you really, really want to nip it in the bud. Not only is it uncomfortable for the dog in question, but it can spread to the others AND TO YOU! I would also suggest that you read up on dog feeds, (unless you are preparing your own and know exactly what your dogs are eating as a result of such efforts). This is a great web site that really breaks down what is in Commercial Dog Foods and explains what such ingredients can do FOR and AGAINST the good health of our dogs...it's very user friendly and may help you to make the best choice for these pint sized beauties. http://www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359&more=1 Good luck, I hope all is well soon! I offer the Feed site because if the dog tests out negative for mites, it may well be something in the current food this dog is eating that simply isn't working well. Even if it WAS not causing problem, sometimes the problems can develop over time as the dog continues to eat the "wrong" food for their needs.

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