Dachshund Hair Loss
I have a 1
year old smooth-haired dachshund. Lately he has been losing alot of his
hair generally on his belly and neck area. Is this normal for this time
of year. Because I haven't notice any different behavior. He is
eating healthy and very playful. Please let me know if I should get him
checked or if this is normal for this time of year.
Thinning of
a dachshund's hair is common and usually normal. It thins for the
summer, then returns to normal for the winter. If your dog's skin
looks normal, he is not itchy and the back and sides remain normal,
then you don't have much to worry about. Excessive flaking,
itching, redness, symetrical hairloss from his sides and year round
progressive hair loss are not normal conditions, and require a
veterinary examination.
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