Why is my 15-year-old poodle losing fur around his eyes and feet?

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I have a 15 year old toy poodle who is losing fur around his eyes and feet. It’s not coming out in chunks but is thinning. He has dry skin but no other skin problems. His diet and water intake is normal and he has no other symptoms. What should we do? Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | neutered | 15 years and 10 months old | 6.6 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Hair thinning can happen sometimes with age, however if you are seeing any other symptoms such as sores appearing, redness, pawing at the areas, or metabolic symptoms such as increased drinking or urination, weight changes, etc, it could indicate the thinning is part of something else such as an allergy, parasite, or metabolic illness. I would continue to monitor the area and keep them clean and dry, and if you notice any of the above symptoms schedule a vet visit to rule out any issues.

Why is my 15-year-old poodle losing fur around his eyes and feet?

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