However, hair loss could still make your dog feel itchy and uncomfortable — not to mention impact their natural coat. Here's the good news though: Many causes of canine hair loss are treatable.

Hair loss is common in dogs, but bare spots in his coat may be a sign of infection or disease. WebMD explains the symptoms of a condition you may need to treat.

Symptoms and Behaviors of Dogs With Mange. ... For both though, you may also witness “redness of the skin and a little bit of hair loss,” according to Contreras.

It's natural for dogs to shed hair, especially in spring and fall — and some shed more than others. But a thinning coat or bald patches may suggest a dietary imbalance, parasite, or skin condition. It ...

Dear Dr. Fox: We have a female papillon-Chihuahua cross. She was rescued from a puppy mill about four years ago. She is about 11 years old now. In September 2007, she was diagnosed with ...

Symptoms of SAD, which last about four to five months per year, ... Becker also said reduced sunlight can cause Light Responsive Alopecia (also known as Seasonal Flank Alopecia) in dogs.