gazzer 1 Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 wondered if any guys on here could advise.my 2 yr old plummer has recently started losing hair from his ears.the missus took it to the vets and they said they couldnt fathom it out, no ear mites,mange or anything else..........i thought it may be the missus little yorkie cross tearing it out coz they always play fight but not convinced, he hasnt been worked for ages due to my workload so dont think hes picked up any mites or owt....today i could literally just lightly tug on a few hairs and they come out with no resistance,almost like alopecia or something......starting to look unsightly now so just wondered if anyone has any ideas....my 1st thought was maybe stress??...hes walked lots,well fed,and fit as hell,the rest of his coat is perfect,its just his ears.thanks folks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rik 49 Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 dont know what it could be,but hair loss on dogs can be treated with something called Advocate from the vets Ive never used it but was told it works Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rugersrob 38 Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 dont know what it could be,but hair loss on dogs can be treated with something called Advocate from the vets Ive never used it but was told it works advocate is an anti pesticide like stronghold or scented water frequently known as frontline.. i use advocate very good no mange or fleas,ticks and treats all worms but tape worms,,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
timmatrix 0 Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Could be demodex mites. Very common in some breeds like whippets, greyhounds and staffs. You might also notice the hair around the eyes thinning. For ADVOCATE to work on demodex it has to be used weekly (not monthly as per normal), can become expensive. A lot of greyhound breeders use DORAMECTIN (normally for pigs and sheep). Injected weekly just under the skin it will soon clear up demodex. Dose for terrier would only be (.3ml). This will also control round worms and fleas. You'll pick up a 50ml bottle for 30 quid, works out a lot cheaper than ADVOCATE! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gazzer 1 Posted June 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 Could be demodex mites. Very common in some breeds like whippets, greyhounds and staffs. You might also notice the hair around the eyes thinning. For ADVOCATE to work on demodex it has to be used weekly (not monthly as per normal), can become expensive. A lot of greyhound breeders use DORAMECTIN (normally for pigs and sheep). Injected weekly just under the skin it will soon clear up demodex. Dose for terrier would only be (.3ml). This will also control round worms and fleas. You'll pick up a 50ml bottle for 30 quid, works out a lot cheaper than ADVOCATE! thanks guys..the vet used an ultra violet light over my dogs skin and found no trace of any mites whatsoever...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HGN 150 Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 http://europeanplummerterriersocietyt.forumup.com/viewtopic.php?t=302 http://europeanplummerterriersocietyt.forumup.com/viewtopic.php?t=492 Any help Gazzer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wee.gunga 4 Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 STRANGE MATE NO OTHER HAIR LOSS BUT WATCH COULD BE ITS FOOD ???SEEN THIS MANY TIMES ESPECIALLY IF IT HIGH PROTEIN . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brainy 223 Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 wondered if any guys on here could advise.my 2 yr old plummer has recently started losing hair from his ears.the missus took it to the vets and they said they couldnt fathom it out, no ear mites,mange or anything else..........i thought it may be the missus little yorkie cross tearing it out coz they always play fight but not convinced, he hasnt been worked for ages due to my workload so dont think hes picked up any mites or owt....today i could literally just lightly tug on a few hairs and they come out with no resistance,almost like alopecia or something......starting to look unsightly now so just wondered if anyone has any ideas....my 1st thought was maybe stress??...hes walked lots,well fed,and fit as hell,the rest of his coat is perfect,its just his ears.thanks folks. alright mate, I have the same trouble with my plummer bitch, I use camrosa oil on them it's really gd it's desighned for hair loss on horses but works wonders on dogs too, it's advertised in the cw atb mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GILLYDOG 18 Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 its quite common with plummers mate,rub baby oil in should do the trick.its nothing to worry about just looks a bit unsightly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gazzer 1 Posted June 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 many thanks guys....ill check the diet out,in mean time ill try the baby/camrosa oil and see what happens,keep u posted on progress for future reference.appreciate your responces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 I have also got a male greyhound who has lost fur from his ears .. its all dry & its almost as if you can scrape it off .. its not sore or breaking the skin .. he is a bugger for laying in the sun if i dont fetch him in i have been putting some kids sun screen on his ears in case they burnt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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