Why is my shih tzu losing tail hair after flea allergy treatment?

It's very unlikely to be cushing's, he doesn't seem to have most of the characteristic signs. it's more likely to be an allergy, maybe not to fleas though. allergy meds such as apoquel should probably be attempted next.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is possibly due to allergies. It really comes down to figuring out what is causing his allergies so that they can be treated or the specific allergen avoided. A secondary infection is likely and also needs to be addressed. The hair is expected to grow back when the allergies and infections resolve. There are many things that can cause allergies though in most cases they can be broken down into 3 big categories: flea, food and environmental allergies. Allergies are usually worked up in a stepwise fashion starting with flea allergies as this is the easiest and cheapest to take care of. If not on a flea preventative, then it would be a good idea to get started on one. If already on one then it would be a good idea to change to something else (there are many new products out in the market). If not improved in 1-3 months then it is time to move on and check for food allergies by switching to a novel diet (new protein and new carbohydrate). If that does not seem to be the issue then you are left out having to check for environmental allergies which require blood and/or skin tests. Allergies can be very frustrating to deal with at first but so rewarding at the end when we are able to treat them effectively!

The most common cause for hair loss and itching in this particular area is flea allergies. I would recommend that you have Shi Shi examined by a vet. The vet will examine all of her skin and discuss her medical history. The vet may need to take a sample of the skin for examination under the microscope. Once they have a better idea as to the cause, as in fleas or flea allergies, mites, or bacterial infection, they can recommend an appropriate treatment plan. https://www.petcoach.co/article/flea-allergy-dermatitis-or-flea-bite-hypersensitivity/

This is probably due to an allergy, although it could also be infection or mites. First of all, in order to rule out skin parasites, you will need to treat with a high quality flea treatment, then ask the vet to perform a skin scrape - this might reveal an infection or a mite infestation. If all of those came back negative, the next step is to treat the allergy symptomatically and try to discover the cause of the allergy. Three main type of allergies are usually affecting pets: food allergies, flea and parasite related ones and environmental type (allergens coming from trees, pollens, dust etc etc). Some medications can be given by the vet in order to repair any possible skin lesions (like steroids and antibiotics). Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

This can be due to a skin infection or allergies. You can check him for fleas to make sure this does not need to be addressed first. You can also get a medicated shampoo to bathe him in weekly to help clean the hair and hair follicle. Adding an omega 3 fatty acid and fish oil supplement to the diet can help with shedding Your vet can check the skin for an underlying infection or a low thyroid as these will need medication to clear

They usually start to look and act more normal again after about six months when hypothyroidism is successfully treated. Finding the appropriate dose is sometimes tricky, because it is individual to the patient and depends on test results and physical exam findings. Without knowing all of Tiffanie's case details, it's difficult for me to give you a good answer for the lack of hair regrowth, but it's possible that it may not regrow with treatment. I detect that you are suspicious that Tiffanie's vet may not be providing the appropriate treatment. In these cases, I recommend you seek a second vet opinion. Below is a link to an article that may help you with this decision. https://www.petcoach.co/article/when-is-it-time-to-seek-a-second-veterinary-opinion/ I hope that helps and Tiffanie gets better soon.

This is probably due to an allergy, although it could also be infection or mites. First of all, in order to rule out skin parasites, you will need to treat with a high quality flea treatment, then ask the vet to perform a skin scrape - this might reveal an infection or a mite infestation. If all of those came back negative, the next step is to treat the allergy symptomatically and try to discover the cause of the allergy. Three main type of allergies are usually affecting pets: food allergies, flea and parasite related ones and environmental type (allergens coming from trees, pollens, dust etc etc). Some medications can be given by the vet in order to repair any possible skin lesions (like steroids and antibiotics). Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.