Why is my chihuahua's fur thinning, changing color, and picky?

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i have a teacup chihuahua hes 6yrs old hes black fur but on his hiney it looks like its getting thin and its changing colors light brown like his eye brows and hes very picky eating im trying to find him food. thank you for your help. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | unneutered | 6 years and 6 months old

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Tiny. Without seeing him, I cannot say for sure why his fur is changing colors or why he has a poor appetite. His fur could be changing due to age or chronic chewing/licking. If he has a skin infection or thyroid problems, this could also cause his fur to change. There are a number of reason than can cause them to have a decreased appetite. I would have your vet take a look to ensure there isn't something that needs treatment for both the skin and appetite. If he has always been a picky eater then I would be less concerned. Some of these guys prefer to have homecooked meals which is fine as long as you feed them a proper and balanced diet. I would look into recipes off balanceit.com. I hope this helps!

Why is my chihuahua's fur thinning, changing color, and picky?

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