Jonathon S. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My 14-year-old shepherd/lab cross, Emma, has started losing hair in patches on her body. There is no inflammation, but she has been licking her belly. She has a tumor on her left hip scheduled for removal on January 20th. Emma does not have fleas or ticks and is an indoor/outdoor dog. What could be causing the hair loss, and what should I do?

May 26th, 2023

Nicole L. answered

The hair loss in Emma could be due to underlying hormonal issues, such as hypothyroidism or Cushing'...

May 26th, 2023

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