View Full Version : Why hair loss in dachshund
koco
Mar 15, 2010, 08:28 PM
I have a dachshund dog (HOT DOG ) and he has hair loss all time, I want to know why and what can I do? Because before never had this problem.
KISS
Mar 15, 2010, 08:44 PM
Have his thyroid levels checked.
shazamataz
Mar 15, 2010, 09:17 PM
Could be quite a few things unfortunately.
Could be thyroid problems like KISS said, could be mites, allergies, skin problems, excessive scratching, contact dermatitis.
You really need to talk to your vet to find out the exact reason.
Aurora_Bell
Mar 16, 2010, 05:00 AM
So is he just shedding a lot, or actually losing clumps of hair? The shedding could be seasonal, but if it's actual clumps of hair, then it could definitely be something more serious as KISS and Shaz mentioned. One thing you can look at right away is a food allergy. What are you feeding him now?
Lucky098
Mar 16, 2010, 09:42 AM
Hair loss how? Is he shedding because we're heading into spring? Is he going bald in places? Has their been any stress in his life? Please be more specific :)