Dog Hair Loss Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Dog hair loss causes explained by Veterinarian Dr. Patrick McHale on behalf of http://www.dog-health-guide.org/dog-losing-hair.html. Dr. McHale reviews the various causes for a dog losing hair. Minor causes include some type of allergy from fleas, skin contact and food. Major causes are often hormonal and indicate diseases such as hyperthyroidism.

Itching and scratching can result in canine hair loss as a secondary condition. The primary reason is usually due to fleas or some type of allergy. If you see any dog hair loss visit your veterinarian to identify the specific cause and to rule out any major medical problems.

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