My rough collie is 15 months old, neutered, male. His coat looks really
rough!! We've taken him to the vet who suggested that
he might have an allergy - his coat seems to be quite sparce
in some places. Anyone experienced this, there are no other
signs except for a dry, dull thin coat. Thanks.

If he has only recently been done, then you may be experiencing a hormonal moult, and the coat should grow back. Coat volume and texture often change with neutering, it is one of the side effects.

Im interested to know why a 15 mth collie was neutered in the first place my neighbours dog was done because he had a tumour and he was like a patchwork quilt for a long time he never actually got a good coat again Im interested in the views of others on neutering if its not for medical reasons

Well this is a tricky one marie.I sat down over a cup of "coffee"to think about it.If the dog has a medical problem then yes it is right to have him done.But i think it is wrong to de-ball a healthy dog.I treat my dogs like i do my family i just hope my wife does not get any ideas.

hello billy .i think we met on this board before ? Im glad you agree about not neutering healty dogs Ithought there would be a big response to my question on that subject .It is a terriable operation i dont understand why someone buys a dog and then castrates him why dont they just get a bitch who comes already without.or better still buy fluffy toy mari

Hi

You could try giving him oil of evening primrose capsules, I have Rough Collies and I give them to my dogs to promote hair growth.
I would be interested to know if it works for your dog as well. What food is he on?
I am sorry to see you received so much criticism about him being neutered, not really much help with what is wrong with his coat eh?.

Marion

yes you are right marion criticism is no help to the poor dog I stand corrected.
primrose caps are very good for coat .Ihope they work mari