Boston Terrier losing hair;

Question
QUESTION: My 11 month Boston Terrier seems to be shedding allot and i have noticed her inside back legs the hair is getting really thin and behind her ears. What could this be from. I thought it was stress from when we moved but it seems  to have gotten worse. She is very happy and well adjusted.

ANSWER: Hi Dan , yes, like you mentioned, stress.....
Also, it could be environmental allergies.
Would you like me to refer you to some supplements and a good healing shampoo?

Also, what food brand is she eating?

Thanks
Marie Peppers
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QUESTION: Thanks for the info. She is eating Royal Canin Medium puppy 32 with immunity booster. If you could also refer me  to some supplements and a good healing shampoo that would be great! i have taken her to the groomer to get  oil treatments does this help anything? Thanks Marie

Answer
Hi Dan - I would slowly change your gal over to a grain-free food.
Royal Canin has too many junk fillers ...I fed it and then could not believe when I looked at the ingredients.  It is sure a bunch of money for corn and rice.... not much meat at all.
Don't feel bad, as many pet parents think it is a GREAT food.

Ok, I would like to see you do a 50:50 mix of your food and a new grain free food for about 2 months...AFTER that, you can go 100% to the grain-free feeding-  ( don't worry that it is adult food)
Found in many pet stores:
Innova EVO   OR
Wellness Core

or  **** I love SoJo home cooking Grain free mix: YOU add your own meat to the mix ( cooked meats)
GET the GREEN bag / grain free:  
( found in many stores or free shipping with this link:)
http://www.sojos.com/index.aspx?affiliate=petnurse

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Next - NuVET skin and coat wafers will help her immune system and
re-growth of hair/fur... NuVET will help her to fight off the allergens that are hitting her.
NuVET wafers - Just 1 per day - long term - Will also protect her hips, legs, and joints.  ( Bostons are Prone to JOINT troubles)
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Also, ask them to send you the HOT spot TEA tree oil shampoo and conditioner...WONDERFUL - helps with healing the skin and coat.
VERY safe and TEA TREE oil is very soothing and relaxing.
I believe it is 10.00 per bottle.
JUST ask the NuVET folks to send the TEA tree products in with your NuVET Plus wafers...


Keep me posted!

Marie Peppers LPN MA
mtnmom@gci.net