An animal that loses its hair in a localized manner, in a particular area, may be affected by various diseases, often inflammatory, of the skin that create itching and promote hair loss either by excessive scratching or because the hair follicle is affected. These diseases can be hormonal, parasitic, fungal, bacterial, allergic (food, mites, pollens, etc.), genetic or congenital.
In the presence of this type of hair loss, it is essential to consult our veterinarian who will do a complete examination of our pet's body and even blood tests. These are used to check if the organs are affected or not, but also to look for an endocrine disease or an internal parasitic infection. Depending on the disease found, a medication and/or antiparasitic treatment will be suggested.
Even if the cause of the hair loss is related to a disease, some dietary supplements such as omega 3 or vitamins can help improve the health of our pet.