why does my dogs hair is falling out is it normal?

Question

my dogs hair falling off

Answer 1

there may be many reasons for this- a skin condition, old age, thyroid problems,etc- consult a vet to treat the problem. best wishes!:)

Answer 2

Dogs shed according to the weather. Most shed in the spring and summer and grow in the fall and winter. Excessive sheading can be an allergic reaction such as ingrediants in it's food, corn is often the main culprit. Go to your pet store and get some Chicken Soup for dogs food or some Natural Choise by Nutro. These have all natural ingredents including natural preservatives and have healthy stuff for it's coat. Please read the bag as it takes about 60 days, I think, for a new coat to grow and may have extra sheding durint the regroath time.

Answer 3

This is normal for shedding breeds which are double coated such as Labs, German Shepherds, Collies, etc. It is not normal for dogs with undetermined length coat such as Shih Tzus, Bichons, Poodles, etc. This is the season for shedding in double coated breeds so it may just be shedding the winter coat out (dog coats have cycles) and if so, I would use a Furminator to remove the excess dead coat. Brushes usually won't do much. If there ends up being a bald patch, take your pet to the vet ASAP. They likely would have thyroid or other problems.

Answer 4

consult your vet for sure,.. it is a sign of a more serious condition.
My dogs hair falls out and she has a thryoid problem and addisons disease.

It doesnt have to fall out to the point of getting bald,... if it falls out in chunks or is noticably falling out. .... Is your dog female?

Better test now before your dog has seious problems, with addisons, they have an addisonian crisis and could die from that.
-im not saying your dog is going to die though,.. addisons is very rare!

Answer 5

The reason why your dogs hair is falling is out is because your dog is shedding. When they are shedding it means that you need to give them a bath. This it is quite normal.

Answer 6

Well how old is your dog and is it itching like maybe it's skin is irritated? My dog started losing her hair becuz she was breaking out in rashes and scratching constantly because she has allergies.

Answer 7

if it is going bals it need to see a vet but itf it is just falling off but it is not bald it is because he or she is shedding they lose there hair when its winter and grow a lighter summer coat ans in summer to grow a warmer winter coat to keep them warm or cool

Answer 8

It's called shedding,hon.
But,If its getting to a point where your dog has bald patches,then take him to a vet.

Answer 9

See the vet. Soon.