Unexplained hair loss in dogs can be worrying. In practice I most commonly see hair loss alongside itching due to allergies, parasites and infections – but various conditions can cause hair loss without itching. In […]
In practice, I occasionally examined dogs because their owners noticed bald patches on their bodies. One case featured hair loss on the tail of a Labrador retriever. As I checked the dog over, I considered […]
The saying goes, “eyes are the windows to the soul” and our dogs certainly know how to use their “puppy dog eyes” to get us to give in to their demands for love and attention. […]
Any pet parent can tell you that shedding comes along with owning a dog. And while it’s completely normal to find the occasional dog hair in your coffee, excessive hair loss (known as alopecia) is […]
When my friend’s furbaby developed itchy skin and he was losing his hair, she asked me for advice. I explained possible reasons for the symptoms and examined her dog. Once I run some diagnostic tests, […]
Noticing your dog is suddenly losing fur and has developed dry and flaky skin can be quite an alarming find for any owner. Some dogs may also be itchy and starting to chew or lick […]
I have been practicing as a small animal practitioner for almost two decades and one very common issue that my patients present with is patchy hair loss. There can be many causes for this hair […]
A dog losing hair in patches with scabs is a problem that many owners come to see me about at the clinic. No owner wants to see their dog’s beautiful hair falling out, let alone […]
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