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1416108 tn?1282813225

loosing hair

hello!!! i have a *****, saint bernard, name Snowey and she is 2 and 1/2 years old. from past few days her hairs are falling very badly. I used to give her pedegerry, milk, bones and bread but now i have also started giving her little salt. Is that the reason she is loosing her hair. Please help
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544774 tn?1217159273
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The possibilities include mange, staph infection,thyroid disease and even normal shedding
for a St Bernard.
If the pet is itchy or has a rash this would help with the diagnosis along with what area of the country you live and is she intact??
A trip to your vet is indicated
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1416108 tn?1282813225
Thanx Doctor. I live in New Delhi in India, yes, past 2 days she is itching very badly and her hairs are falling. I"ll definetly take her to the doctor and will get back to you after that. Thanx once again.
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