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I know I can't be of too much help, but I know about a year ago I had to stop putting collars on Hershey due to redness and irritation around his neck. When that started happening I stopped all my chis from wearing collars. Now it's nothing but a harness if/when we go out, and that's rarely. Sounds like she is just really sensitive and you might do best just to keep collars off of her. I hope it clears up and her fur thickens back again.

 

I'm thinking about getting a really lightweight collar for her.  I'd like her to wear one so I can hear where she is all the time, but I think the heavy leather needs to go.  What d'you guys think of this one?:

the pink obviously!  lol

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If the collar is too big, it could be rubbing which would cause the hair loss.� It could also be the leather -i've had dogs allergic to certain collars (the rope or braid ones, plastic, etc.)� I'd try to switch the collar.
You can also use bag balm on her skin if it's really irritated - should be able to get it at walmart, target, whatever is local store in your area.� A little safflower oil in her food will help also - not a lot tho - i give a tablespoon to my 100 lb saint bernard - so just a little :)� It helps their coat.� Don't use any other oils tho, as they're too fatty for the dogs.� My saint (a long haired) came in as a rescue at 74 lb after having had a litter 4 weeks before and no hair on her backend (kenneled too much).� I gave her safflower oil and some other nutrients and within 6 months her skirt was back as well as feathers on her back legs.

Hope this helps