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Hair Loss in Dogs & Cats
Patchy or generalized loss of fur (alopecia). Can be caused by allergies, parasites, hormonal imbalances, or stress.
Common Causes
- • Allergies (food or environmental)
- • Fleas
- • Ringworm
- • Hypothyroidism (dogs)
- • Cushings disease
- • Stress/overgrooming (cats)
Red Flags
- • Circular patches (ringworm — contagious to humans)
- • Skin thickening or darkening
- • Symmetrical hair loss (hormonal)
- • Open sores
- • Rapid onset
When to See a Vet
If hair loss is progressive, patchy, accompanied by skin changes, or the pet is excessively itchy.
🐕 Hair Loss by Dog Breed
Labrador RetrieverGolden RetrieverGerman ShepherdFrench BulldogBulldogPoodleBeagleRottweilerDachshundYorkshire TerrierBoxerCavalier King Charles SpanielSiberian HuskyAustralian ShepherdChihuahuaGreat DaneShih TzuBorder CollieCocker SpanielStaffordshire Bull TerrierMaltesePomeranianDoberman PinscherMiniature SchnauzerBernese Mountain DogWeimaranerJack Russell TerrierPugEnglish Springer SpanielShetland SheepdogBoston TerrierHavaneseBrittanyEnglish BulldogWest Highland White Terrier
🐈 Hair Loss by Cat Breed
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