a friend of mine bought a mini dachshund that has a problem. Can someone help?

9235 · May 28th 2013, 9:14am

A friend bought a mini dachshund from a breeder and it had kennel cough. He brought it to the vet and had that taken care of. Next, the dogs hair fell out and it 's skin is turning blackish. Does anyone have any ideas what to do for it. The vet says it doesn't have the black skin disorder they can get. Allergy to shots maybe??????

Beardies9322 · May 28th 2013, 9:14am

Make your vet do a COMPLETE blood panel on your dog since the other problems croppped up there at his place. Insist, even take it to the local news if he is not very cooperating.Blessings, hope it all works out fine

es · May 28th 2013, 9:15am

Yes, it's an allopeica. I don't know the proper name. A vet Dermatologist could tell them.Edit: this has several possiblilities (Alopecia X and Follicular Displasia) No vet can know everything, especially when it comes to strange skin disorders. Be sure to check thyroid and do a blood panel. Find another vet if this one isn't willing to do a little checking. http://mysite.verizon.net/res8w765/id36.html

4456 · May 28th 2013, 9:15am

First call the vet back and get the correct diagnoses. Second, call the breeder and inform them of what is happening. Ask the breeder of this condition and ask also if any of the other pups in the litter are having the same problem.

Cioccolata 5384 · May 28th 2013, 9:15am

I would take it back to the breeder and demand my money back. Evidently this poor dog had these problems and the breeder didn't give your friend the information she needed. It's awful to pay a large sum of money for a dog and it winds up sick and it costs even more.

Loz · May 28th 2013, 9:15am

the vet should know or should find out if not go to another vet

0465 · May 28th 2013, 9:15am

Consider a 2nd opinion and work up on the animal.We adopted a silky from a breeding mill with lots of blackish spots.It turned out to be a hormonal issue from years of non-stop breeding.You really may need a specialist.Check if any good vet schools(colleges) are in your area as well.Calif. and Colorado produces some of the finest vets around to name but a few.

9889 · May 28th 2013, 9:16am

I think it is allergys..but have your vet check all of its blood..(tests)

9690 · May 28th 2013, 9:16am

First of all, there is no such thing as a "mini" dachshund, and people who profess to breed them are your typical BYB or puppy mills. These so called "mini's, or toy's, are a product of incredibly poor breeding and don't live very long lives. Your "friend" is in for some major vet bills. They usually have a lot of medical problems. Did your friend not get a health guarantee with the puppy?