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Expert: Patti - 7/7/2009


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My blue pitbull is shedding weird.
There are some darker spots on her
than her color.She is also not gaining
any weight her and I am using brewers
yeast.Any help tips. Thanks.

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Hi Alex,

You should have your dog examined by a veterinarian. Weight loss and coat or skin problems can mean many things, ranging from internal parasites to a hormonal disorder, with plenty of possibilities in between.

Until you know what exactly is your dog's problem, trying to fix it with a diet supplement is much to random a route to take.

Best of luck,

Patti  

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To date, I've owned 7 dogs, all of which have lived into old age. Having cared for them in all stages of life, I feel I can offer sound advice to other pet owners, and people considering getting a dog. I am knowledgeable about the AKC (American Kennel Club) dog breeds, training and exercise, caring for sick and elderly pets, feeding, as well as many holistic treatments pets can benefit from. My only request is that you write me using standard English and punctuation.

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My life experience in this field is more like "on the job training" rather than an actual degree in animal welfare. You may benefit from my experiences over the past 30 years. Aside from the dogs I've owned, I'm also involved in "breed rescue" and have fostered several dogs, all of which have been adopted to wonderful "forever homes". I find helping people who want a dog very rewarding.

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Real life experience, based on over 30 years of dog ownership.

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