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Question by  anindita (21)

What could cause hair loss in blue dachshunds?

My dog is losing his hair.

 
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Answer by  JaenieF (153)

Have you recently switched dog foods? Food allergies in dogs can trigger skin reactions which include itching, biting and scratching which results in hair loss.

 
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Answer by  katrescuer (431)

Mange, flea allergy dermatitis, or other allergies are some of the common causes of hair loss in dogs. You should take your dog to a vet for an examination.

 
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Answer by  Anonymous

Your breed of dog is know to have alopecia. Hair loss and it will get worse as the dog matures. Their skin will be sensitve to the heat and cold and will need to be cared for carefully.

 
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Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

It could be a number of reasons the ones that pop out at me are the dag may have mange and the dog will scratch like crazy as well as lose all it's hair. Another one could be stressed the first sign of stress in a dog is hair loss because they overgroom themselves.

 
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Answer by  olive49 (424)

A common cause during the spring is due to the change in weather when dogs lose their winter coats for lighter summer coats. Hair loss can also be caused by stress or allergies. If your dog has bald spots, take him to the vet.

 
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