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I have 2 huskies that are 8 months old from the same litter. 1 ( Bear) has been losing hair since she was about 3 months old, the vets and everyone I have talked to haven't been able to tell what is causing it. Also everything the vet has tried and told me to do has not helped if anyone knows please let me know. Next the other husky (Rosy) in the last 2 days has started attacking the other one(Bear) she has also started attacking our jack russell (Tillie) as well. Please help I don't know what to do I love both of them and at a loss of what I need to do. 

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You dont say where you are   -  can you get to an holistic vet?     Has Bear had any dietary issues?   Does he suffer with perodic diarrhoea?

There are some vitamin and mineral deficiencies that can cause hair loss  e.g.  if the dog has an IRON deficiency - iron is essential for transporting vitamins and oxygen around the body -  Iron contributes to hemoglobin manufacturing, which helps ship vitamins and oxygen to hair follicles. Without sufficient iron, the hair won’t develop, growing progressively thinner hair.    A quick check on the internet also brought up these results.

Allergies

Allergies are a common underlying cause of many symptoms experienced by dogs. They can trigger pet hair loss whenever the dog has an allergic reaction to their environment, foods, or parasites.

Dogs often suffer from a flea allergy, leading to increased licking and biting of the irritated areas.

The flea bite can create an allergic reaction that can last for days, providing the dog with an extended need to itch, scratch, lick, and irritate the already irritated skin, ultimately causing hair loss.

Discovering the exact allergen can help prevent allergic reactions in dogs. If it is a food allergy, switch brands or food types, or try homemade recipes.

For fleas, take preventative measures such as monthly flea medication; if there is an infestation on the dog, wash your pooch using a flea shampoo and give him a flea-removing oral medication that kills fleas in 2-8 hours.

It may be an environmental allergen. Talk to the vet about starting allergy medication or shots to reduce their irritation.

 

2. Cushing’s Disease Causes Dog Hair Loss

Hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing's Disease, is caused by an overproduction of a cortisol hormone, which helps dogs respond to stress and modulates the immune system.

Dog hair loss is not the only symptom of Cushing's Disease – it is usually accompanied by a lack of energy, bruising, obesity, and increased hunger, thirst, urination, and panting.

It mainly affects middle-aged to older dogs rather than puppies or adolescent dogs.

After the vet has officially determined that your pooch has Cushing's Disease, the treatment will vary by how severe the condition is.

If it's caused by medication, they will slowly wean the dog off the medicine.

When the dog is only experiencing mild symptoms, you will monitor it instead of treated it immediately. If the dog's symptoms become worse, a vet will prescribe trilostane.

This medication comes with dangerous side effects, which is why your veterinarian will wait until it is necessary to specify it rather than using it as a preventative measure.

 

3. Major Dog Hair Loss Occurs With Mange

Mange is an inflammatory disease caused by the Demodex mite.

As the number of mites living in the hair follicles and skin of the dog increases, it can lead to lesions, infections, and dog hair loss.

Mange can either be localized, only affecting specific areas of the dog's skin, or it can be generalized and affect the entirety of your pup's body.

Usually, the mites inhabiting the surface of the dog do not change their hair or skin, but when the numbers grow out of control, it becomes damaging to their fur.

Mange does not require treatment when it is to a small degree. It will usually disappear on its own, doing so spontaneously.

The vet will recommend long-term medications to control the condition whenever it reaches a severe stage, often generalized and not sporadic. If the dog is a female, it should be spayed.

Fluctuations in hormones can exacerbate the symptoms. Changing to high-quality dog food and a low-stress environment may be able to reduce flare-ups.

 

4. Ringworm

Ringworm is a fungal infection that lives and grows in infected dogs' skin and hair follicles, occasionally infecting the nails.

The infection is normally only a surface infection and only affects a few areas of the dog’s body.

Any dog can get ringworm. It affects puppies, senior dogs, and immunocompromised dogs more intensely. It can lead to widespread ringworm infections on their bodies.

Ringworm is infectious and spreads through direct contact, contaminated objects, and people. Dog hair loss is one of the common symptoms of this condition.

Again, the treatment of this infection depends on its severity, making it a dog-by-dog case.

The vet will usually determine the severity after a physical exam and a diagnostic test using a sample of your pet's hair and/or skin cells.

Typically, the treatment process goes through three steps. First, a vet will suggest topical therapy consisting of either a cream, ointment, or medicated shampoo.

Second, they will prescribe an anti-fungal oral medication to fight the infection.

The third step consists of environmental decontamination.

The removal and cleaning of all loose hairs found on couches, grooming tools, furniture, clothing, and bedding remove the infectious spores.

 

5. Rashes and Hives Can Cause Dog Hair Loss

Insect bites and stings, plants, chemicals, shampoos, and medications can cause rashes. They can also cause hives on the dog's body and then lead to alopecia in dogs.

These can also include allergic rashes, which are separate from allergies. Allergic rashes and hives typically appear within hours.

Sometimes minutes of exposure, while other symptoms may arise, include listlessness, fever, and vomiting.

The allergic rash or hive-site in dogs often goes bald, causing the hair to fall out.

Allergic rashes and hives require further treatment than simply removal of the allergens. This is often a reaction requiring immediate treatment from the vet to prevent a more substantial, full-body condition.

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