Bridget J. asked
My 22-pound terrier mix dog, Nikki, is experiencing excessive shedding, scratching, licking, and shaking her head. She has been licking occasionally for a month, but there are no known allergies, rashes, or skin-related symptoms. Nikki is 6 years old and has always shed, but not as much as now. She is on Bravecto quarterly, gets all shots on schedule, and has no skin lesions. Her coat isn't as shiny, and she has some white in her black coat due to aging. She has some arthritis and is on Hill's Science weight loss food. What could be causing her discomfort, and what can be done to help her?
July 20th, 2023
George T. answered
Nikki's symptoms could be due to Atopic Dermatitis or Metabolic Disease. Here are some steps to addr...
July 20th, 2023
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