Any solutions for a dog with thinning belly fur?

Question

My dog typically has thin belly fur, but recently I've noticed that it's so thin I can pretty much see his skin.

My dog is a bit lazy and loves to lie around on the carpet all day. I play with him, but he is most happy just rolling around the carpet and napping. Could laying down all day be a cause for why there is barely any fur on his belly?

The coat on the other areas of his body are fine and he doesn't seem to have any health problems.

Answer 1

you might take the dog to the vet or at least call and see what they say. It could just be from laying in the house all day or your dog could have a thyroid problem.
These are some symptoms of hypothyroidism in dogs

Lethargic behavior such as a lack of interest in play, frequent napping, tiring out on long walks
Hair loss, especially on the trunk or tail (“rat’s tail”)
Discoloration or thickening of the skin where hair loss has occurred



So you might check with your vet just to be safe

Answer 2

Alot of dogs have little fur on their bellies, if some at all. It's completely normal, and just how they are made. Even dogs with a ton of fur, such as my Yorkshire Terrier and Papillon, don't have much belly fur. When my papillon was younger, she had more fur on her belly than she does now.

Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it too much, but checking it out with a vet is the best thing. If fur anywhere else (legs, random spots on her body, around her eyes and face) starts to thin or fall out, then it's really time to get it checked out.

Answer 3

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