Hair Loss in Dogs *Causes of Hair Loss •Callus or persistent pressure (mostly in giant dogs) •Cushings Disease or high level of corticosteroids •Acanthosis nigricans or infection caused by friction, hormonal abnormalities, or hypersensitivities •Drug or injection reaction caused by a drug which is inhaled, given orally, or applied topically •Interstitial cell tumor or tumor of the testicle •Kerion or complication of ringworm infection •Demodectic Mange or infection caused by the Demodex mite •Diabetes Mellitus or diabetic conditions in dogs •Folliculitis or infection in the hair follicles •Sarcoptic Mange or infection caused by the Sarcoptes mite •Tail Gland Hyperplasia or enlargement of the sebaceous gland of the tail •Allergic reactions to various substance like metals, chemicals, mites, pollens or certain food •Sebaceous adenitis or the destruction of the sebaceous glands •Leishmaniasis or hair loss caused by a parasite of blood cells •Certain growth hormones lead to hair loss. They are witnessed during puberty and mostly in puppies •Excessive estrogen in the body or Hyperestrogenism •Excessive stress (observed during pregnancy and nursing) •Fungal infections, like ringworm •Insufficient hormone production by pituitary gland (Pituitary Dwarfisim) •Low estrogen level or Hypoestrogenism •Low thyroid hormone production or Hypothyroidism
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