Visitor Question :

My Saint Bernard has scally skin. He looks like he has dandruff when we brush him. He doesn’t itch it so it must not itch. He is losing his hair more and more. What could this be? I don’t know what to do

Scaly skin and hair loss are common symptoms of many different diseases and you do not provide enough information for me to be very helpful. It would be good to know:
- age and sex (neutered or not) of the dog
- duration of the problem
- progression of the disease (getting worse quickly, same since birth …)
- precise location on the body
- last anti-flea treatment used
- any other health concerns
- any vet visit?

However, the fact that the dog is not itchy is an important information. Non itchy skin disorders may include:
- hormonal skin disorders such as hypothyroidism
- congenital skin disorders such as itchtyosis
- a parasite called demodex
….

I recommend that you give more info and I will try to give you more help.

Best regards, julien

vetstoria.co.uk

One Response to “my-pet-medicine.com Vet’s ( Question and Answer ) -Saint Bernard Skin Problems”

1. Ty Webb says:

   August 23, 2009 at 8:03 pm

   I have a female puppy German Sheppherd. She does not have fleas and she is scratching sores on her belly, tail and sides. Her skin doesnt appear to be dry.

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