{"id":13444,"date":"2022-03-25T10:52:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:52:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:52:23","slug":"why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Why would my dog be losing hair on his back?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#Why_would_my_dog_be_losing_hair_on_his_back\" title=\"Why would my dog be losing hair on his back?\">Why would my dog be losing hair on his back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#Is_it_normal_for_pitbulls_to_have_bald_spots\" title=\"Is it normal for pitbulls to have bald spots?\">Is it normal for pitbulls to have bald spots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#Why_is_my_pitbull_hair_falling_off\" title=\"Why is my pitbull hair falling off?\">Why is my pitbull hair falling off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_hair_loss\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs hair loss?\">How can I treat my dogs hair loss?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#Why_is_my_dog_getting_bald_spots\" title=\"Why is my dog getting bald spots?\">Why is my dog getting bald spots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#Do_bald_spots_on_dogs_grow_back\" title=\"Do bald spots on dogs grow back?\">Do bald spots on dogs grow back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#How_do_you_treat_a_bald_spot_on_a_dog\" title=\"How do you treat a bald spot on a dog?\">How do you treat a bald spot on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#What_does_alopecia_in_dogs_look_like\" title=\"What does alopecia in dogs look like?\">What does alopecia in dogs look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_has_bald_spots\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog has bald spots?\">What does it mean when your dog has bald spots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#What_food_causes_hair_loss_in_dogs\" title=\"What food causes hair loss in dogs?\">What food causes hair loss in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#Can_stress_cause_bald_spots_in_dogs\" title=\"Can stress cause bald spots in dogs?\">Can stress cause bald spots in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#Is_it_normal_for_pitbulls_to_lose_hair\" title=\"Is it normal for pitbulls to lose hair?\">Is it normal for pitbulls to lose hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#How_do_I_get_my_pitbull_to_stop_losing_hair\" title=\"How do I get my pitbull to stop losing hair?\">How do I get my pitbull to stop losing hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#Why_is_my_pitbull_losing_hair_on_her_back\" title=\"Why is my pitbull losing hair on her back?\">Why is my pitbull losing hair on her back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_losing_a_lot_of_fur\" title=\"Why is my dog suddenly losing a lot of fur?\">Why is my dog suddenly losing a lot of fur?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-would-my-dog-be-losing-hair-on-his-back\/#How_can_I_stop_my_dogs_hair_from_falling_out\" title=\"How can I stop my dogs hair from falling out?\">How can I stop my dogs hair from falling out?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_my_dog_be_losing_hair_on_his_back\"><\/span>Why would my dog be losing hair on his back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most common include dry skin and dermatitis. If your dog is suffering from depression or anxiety, she may be <b>excessively grooming or licking, which creates hair loss. Stress can also cause hair loss. Certain infections that may cause your dog to lose hair on her back include bacterial, fungal, and yeast.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_pitbulls_to_have_bald_spots\"><\/span>Is it normal for pitbulls to have bald spots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because alopecia can be uncomfortable, your dog might also be overgrooming or doing a lot of scratching.  Alopecia is fairly common and can affect all breeds, ages, and genders. Fortunately, it is typically <b>very treatable, but first, we have to get to the root of your dog&#8217;s hair loss!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_pitbull_hair_falling_off\"><\/span>Why is my pitbull hair falling off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pit Bulls are prone to a common condition called <b>hypothyroidism in which the body doesn&#8217;t make enough thyroid hormone. Signs can include dry skin and coat, hair loss, susceptibility to other skin diseases, weight gain, fearfulness, aggression, or other behavioral changes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_hair_loss\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs hair loss?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bald Spots in Dogs: Common Causes and Treatments. <b>Allergies are a frequent trigger for hair loss in dogs. Like people, dogs can have an allergic reaction to foods, environmental triggers such as pollen, or to parasites like fleas or mites. Flea bites are behind most dog allergies, however.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_getting_bald_spots\"><\/span>Why is my dog getting bald spots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Zinc deficiency causes hair loss, skin ulcers, and areas of skin thickening and cracking, particularly over joints and on foot pads. The skin-related signs of mineral deficiency clear up quickly with appropriate levels in the diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_bald_spots_on_dogs_grow_back\"><\/span>Do bald spots on dogs grow back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The condition you are describing is focal alopecia which is a localized area of hair loss on a dog. Pyotraumatic dermatitis, also known as hot spots, can leave such a characteristic lesion after they heal. Due to damage to the hair follicles during active inflammation, <b>the hair may or may not grow back well<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_bald_spot_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you treat a bald spot on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms Of Alopecia In Dogs <b>Overall hair loss. Loss of hair around they eyes and mouth. Patches of baldness. Symmetrical hair loss that appears in the same pattern on both sides of the body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_alopecia_in_dogs_look_like\"><\/span>What does alopecia in dogs look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bald spots on dogs are <b>caused by a condition called alopecia, which is simply partial or total hair loss on parts of your dog&#8217;s body where there should be fur. These bald spots often occur on the top of the head, the belly, the back, and the ears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_has_bald_spots\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog has bald spots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your veterinarian thinks that your dog&#8217;s hair loss is caused by a food allergies, eliminate the food in question from his diet. The most common food allergies in dogs include <b>wheat, corn, soy, eggs and even beef or chicken<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_causes_hair_loss_in_dogs\"><\/span>What food causes hair loss in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stress. <b>In some cases, a stressful circumstance can cause a dog to lose hair. It could be moving house or the departure of a close companion. When the pet is calmer, one could expect its fur to regrow.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_stress_cause_bald_spots_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can stress cause bald spots in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Zinc deficiency causes hair loss, skin ulcers, and areas of skin thickening and cracking, particularly over joints and on foot pads. The skin-related signs of mineral deficiency clear up quickly with appropriate levels in the diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_pitbulls_to_lose_hair\"><\/span>Is it normal for pitbulls to lose hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Young pit bulls are prone to developing mange, and it often causes random spots of hair loss just like you&#8217;re seeing. If he&#8217;s not itchy, it&#8217;s likely the demodectic variety of mange, which sometimes will resolve on its own if there&#8217;s just a spot or two.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_pitbull_to_stop_losing_hair\"><\/span>How do I get my pitbull to stop losing hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most common include <b>dry skin and dermatitis. If your dog is suffering from depression or anxiety, she may be excessively grooming or licking, which creates hair loss. Stress can also cause hair loss. Certain infections that may cause your dog to lose hair on her back include bacterial, fungal, and yeast.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_pitbull_losing_hair_on_her_back\"><\/span>Why is my pitbull losing hair on her back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Excessive shedding can be caused by <b>stress, poor nutrition, pregnancy, lactation or another underlying medical condition. If you think your dog is shedding more than normal or if he is developing bald patches, schedule an appointment with your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_losing_a_lot_of_fur\"><\/span>Why is my dog suddenly losing a lot of fur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Reduce Dog Shedding and Keep Your Home Clean<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Brush Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>The Right Dog Food.  <\/li>\n<li>A Fatty Acid Supplement.  <\/li>\n<li>Cover Your Furniture and Car Seats.  <\/li>\n<li>Allergy and Flea Control.  <\/li>\n<li>Vacuum Often.  <\/li>\n<li>Bathe Your Dog Occasionally During the Summer.  <\/li>\n<li>Use the Right Brush.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_stop_my_dogs_hair_from_falling_out\"><\/span>How can I stop my dogs hair from falling out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Zinc deficiency causes hair loss, skin ulcers, and areas of skin thickening and cracking, particularly over joints and on foot pads. The skin-related signs of mineral deficiency clear up quickly with appropriate levels in the diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why would my dog be losing hair on his back?Is it normal for pitbulls to have bald spots?Why is my pitbull hair falling off?How can I treat my dogs hair loss?Why is my dog getting bald spots?Do bald spots on dogs grow back?How do you treat a bald spot on a dog?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13444","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13444"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13444"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13444\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13444"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13444"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13444"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}