What causes dog hair loss? Do you know these five reasons?

Infection causes hair loss

Bacterial, fungal, and mite infections are very common causes of abnormal hair loss in dogs. Symptoms of ringworm infection include round or irregular hair loss, inflammation, and scabs. Mite infestations are accompanied by hair loss in the ears, eyes, abdomen and chest. Other symptoms include inflammation, itching and redness.

Allergies cause hair loss

Allergies are another common cause of hair loss in dogs. Common allergens include environmental triggers, such as pollen, mold, and dust mites, or parasitic triggers, such as fleas or mites, and food allergies. Typical symptoms of an adverse allergic reaction include itching leading to unwanted scratching, biting, and hair loss. Owners should do daily flea prevention, reduce exposure to allergens, and minimize dog allergies.

Genes cause hair loss

The hair loss of some breeds is affected by genes, or more accurately, genetics. These breeds include Chinese Crested Dogs, Mexican Hairless Dogs, and American Hairless Terrier. In addition, some breeds, such as Doberman, Dachshund, Chihuahua, Greyhound, and Wellington, sometimes experience partial hair loss on the ears, chest, back, thighs, neck, etc.

Pressure sores cause hair loss

Pressure sores, also known as bedsores or lying ulcers, are pressure points on the dog’s elbows or other bones, buttocks, knees, etc. that are continuously compressed by hard surfaces. causing local damage. It's a bit like a "callus", but more serious. This constant pressure and friction causes the skin tissue to shed, break down, and bleed. Pressure ulcers are more common in older dogs, so large dogs and overweight breeds need special attention.

Cushing's syndrome causes hair loss

Hyperadrenocorticism, also known as Cushing's syndrome, is a metabolic disorder caused by long-term exposure of body tissues to high levels of the hormone cortisol. disorder. Symptoms of Cushing's syndrome include hair loss, dull skin, and a potbelly. Cushing's disease often occurs in middle-aged and older dogs, and overuse of corticosteroid medications can also affect the onset of the disease.