[Dailydrool] Basset quirks and some advice

[KR1204 at aol.com]

In the discussion of basset quirks, Crackers has always wrapped himself up  
in a blanket or quilt even  in 100 degree weather. The odd thing is that in  
the past  couple of months,  Elwood- old, 
blind and  very inactive- has taken to wrapping himself up in his  
blanket/quilt and I don't even know if there is a basset in there as he  is  
so thorough.
We are going to the vet but I would appreciate any  input on Cracker's  
latest 
problem. About 2 months ago, I  was petting him and found a scabby feeling  
area about  the size of my palm  in the middle of his back. I let it   be and 
 
then the hair started falling out. He is a broken tri and  interestingly  
enough 
it is  only the white  hair  that has disappeared. It is not  inflamed but it 
feels "greasy" to the touch. I have been washing it with a   clorhexidine 
shampoo. He does scratch at it occasionally but  not obsessively.  With the 
BW coming 
up I am going to get  him checked out but if anyone has some  suggestions, 
that 
would  be great. Crackers is the sweetest boy, about 6yrs  old and  loves 
anyone with food!
Kathy with Elwood,  Crackers, Loki and  SpankyATB and SonnyATB

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