Causes of Dog Hair Loss Dog Health Guide Video and Audio Podcasts

Causes, diagnosis and treatment of dog hair loss from Veterinarian Dr. Patrick McHale from http://www.dog-health-guide.org/dog-losing-hair.html. Dr. McHale reviews the underlying causes of hair loss in dogs, which includes major causes such as hormonal imbalances and minor causes such as fleas, contact skin allergy and food allergies.  Hair loss can also indicate a problem with the general health or condition of the dog. If you see your dog losing hair, watch for symptoms such as itch, which can indicate one of the aforementioned minor causes.  Even though the canine hair loss is due to the itching and scratching, the primary cause is the condition that resulted in itch such as allergy . While dog hair loss isn't an urgent condition, a veterinarian will want to see the patient as soon as possible to rule out any major health issue.