16 week old F1 mini goldendoodle with thinning hair

[Jennifer]

Posting here before I trek over to the vet. Lucy is 16 weeks old. We got her at Christmas and the breeder had her on Diamond Puppy formula. About two weeks ago, I started mixxing the Diamond with Fromm Gold puppy formula (a brand I saw recommended on this site) and am about to go solely on the Fromm.

For several weeks, I've noticed Lucy's hair thinning. There are really any bald patches YET but it's very thin. See attached photo. Is this something I should be concerned about?

Thanks for any advice.

Jennifer

[Jennifer]

Please excuse the typo: there AREN'T really any bald patches.

[Deborah Brown]

No advice but there is a similar thread here:

http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/need-advise-non-shedding-d...

I wonder if this is just caused by the stress of the doodle pup moving to a new home.  She may seem happy but there is still a degree of stress to her system being removed from her litter and settling into a new environment.  I wish I could tell you more.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Again, see the other thread on DK that was linked to you here.

Dont see it as a food issue but rather look for mites, thyroid, stress,fleas, and other issues

DO SEE A VET

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I agree completely. I don't know what the problem might be or even if there is anything to worry about, but I do know it has nothing to do with food. 

Mites are very common in puppies and require a vet to do a skin scraping, as they are not visible to the eye. 

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

This is definitely something I would take to the vet. Do let us know what the outcome is. I do hope it is something simple to cure.

[Jennifer]

Thanks everyone. I'm chagrined that I didn't come across the similiar thread in my search. I'm going to take her to the vet next week. We have had some odd weather that's confused the flowers. The blueberry bushes are about to bloom and it's supposed to freeze tomorrow. I hope that it's just the weather. Mites don't sound fun, and I'm hoping the vet visit rules that out.

I'll post next week after we see the vet to let you know what the verdict is.

Thanks again for your help.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Jennifer, 

Dont worry if you did not see the post from yesterday. Each situation is different and certainly, you have your own situation. We linked that too you because it had an extended discussion regarding, " it is NOT food" and we wanted you to read that and get some information on that topic too.  

I do hope you call your vet and get in before next week.  Sooner than  later, please.   It is best not to wait. No, it is not an emergency but it is of concern. The sooner you have her checked, the easier it is to deal with health issues.  Nip that one in the bud now.

Do let us know.  We would love a follow-up

[Jennifer]

Thanks, Joanne. I've got to shift my schedule around, but I'm going to try to get to the vet tomorrow... Will most definitely follow up. Thanks again.

[Jennifer]

Good news!  Vet said it was not mites--there's no sign of dermatological distress.  It's not thyroid--she's too young.  He said that she's simply losing her puppy coat, that it's something he's seen in some of the shaggy dog breeds when the adult coat starts to come in.  He was very certain about it. 

Thanks so much, Joanne, Nicky, Karen, and Deborah, for your concern and for taking the time to respond.

xoxo, Jennifer & Lucy

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

This is good news. Thanks for updating us! 

[Jennifer]

Thank you, Karen.  This is such a great community, and I'm delighted to be a part of it.