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Maltese has sparse hair
by WAN C.
ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
If anyone knows how to cure the sparse hair or what's the reason for sparse hair, I will be appreciated to listen your advice and opinion.
DISCUSSION:
I think (breeders help me out here) that they go through a coat change around this age, and that may be what you are seeing. Hmm, I also remember reading somewhere that when females go into heat sometimes there are hair changes, could that be it? There are medical conditions which can cause the hair to fall out, and if there are any signs of illness, or if the hair is getting a patchy, moth-eaten look, or if there is itching or any skin changes, or larger areas of hair loss, take her to the vet. You should probably mention the change to the vet anyway on your next visit, just to make sure. Do you have her groomed? Some groomers can get a tad clipper happy with all that beautiful white hair to work with!
Aimee