Why Do Dogs Lose Hair?

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Tip 1 - Dogs and Bald Spots

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by migl | permalink

Hair loss is a constant event in the life of a dog. But when your dog loses so much hair that areas of bare skin are exposed, it’s time to head to the vet.
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For further reading: http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/dog-bald-spot ^[1]

Tip 2 - Causes of Hair Loss in Dogs and Cats - PetMeds®

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Sebastian Lauterbach | permalink

Common causes of a pet losing hair can be due to an underlying disease or illness and due to continuous chewing. Depending on your pet's veterinarian, diagnosing your pet's hair loss may involve tests such as skin scrapes, biopsies, or skin cultures.
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For further reading: http://www.1800petmeds.com/education/hair-loss-causes-dog-cat-18.htm ^[2]

Tip 3 - Dog Bald Spots, Dog Hair Loss, Balding Dogs on MedicineNet

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by OA Cheater | permalink

Hair loss is a constant event in the life of a dog. But when your dog loses so much hair that areas of bare skin are exposed, something is definitely wrong.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/pets/dog-health/bald_spot_on_dog.htm ^[3]