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My Boston terrier is loosing her hair.

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Question
Hello i have an 14 week old female boston terrier that is loosing her hair on her head, and It looks like circle patches of hair are falling off on her legs and tummy. Her skin looks flaky where the hair has fallen off, and some areas of her tummy are red. I recently changed her food from purina beneful to natural balance. Right now i am putting nu-stock on the patches and i am using oster vitamin enriched shampoo and mane n tail conditioner. Every other day i'll give her Tomlym nutri-cal. What can do for my lil girl. Should i take her to see the vet or can i do something to make it better?

Answer
Hi Daisy and Mom - I would take your little one to the Vet.  You want to make sure it's not mites or some kind of fungal infection.  Sometimes pups tend to have hair loss in patches.
It's best to see the VET ASAP -  After you see the Vet, contact me and I will try to also help with vitamins, supplements and herbs.  I work with many Vet offices and try to help via natural options.

good luck!

Marie Peppers
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