My two dogs have been losing hair?

I have two puggles (pug beagle cross) and they are not litter mates but they have the same parents. They have been losing their hair on their stomachs a lot lately. They have very thin to no hair stretching across the stomach and parts of the legs. The dogs are female but are spayed, so pregnancy is not a possible explanation. We also know that the dogs do not have mites and it is most likely not allergies. A simple explanation could be that they run through our grass often and that they like to lay around? I do not know, but any possible explanations would be excellent. =]

My two dogs have been losing hair?

Alopecia..(genetic)

Can also be symptom of cushings disease, but I assume your vet has considered that.

My two dogs have been losing hair?

I have a pug...face it, they shed horrible!!!!

My two dogs have been losing hair?

my gosh what are you doing to those poor dogs?

My two dogs have been losing hair?

have their thyroids checked

My two dogs have been losing hair?

I had a large dog. he started losing hair all around his back, not long after he had dramatic weight loss and got really sick. we had to have him put down :( Sorry to scare you. he was old though. make sure you take your dogs to a vet AsAP

My two dogs have been losing hair?

Since both pugs and beagles are known to shed, a LOT, this is a common thing... but you've ruled out that simple answer, because you mentioned that it's just on their bellies. You may have answered it in the question: It may very well be that they just like to lay around a lot, and run through the grass. I've seen lots of puggles, and since the "breed" has not yet been perfected, a lot of them look very different from one another. Some of them are short and stocky, and some are more lanky like beagles. For short dogs whose bellies are close to the ground, it is somewhat common for them to lose hair on their stomachs.

However, I wouldn't assume that it isn't allergies until you get a professional opinion. Allergies are usually very easy to manage in dogs, but if left untreated or undiagnosed, it can be very harmful to your dog. It breaks down and compromises their immune system constantly if left untreated, and can be very bad for the dog. I'd get them checked out before dismissing that idea completely. Good luck!

My two dogs have been losing hair?

As a pug breeder I can tell you that pugs do indeed shed a lot. The underbelly is not usually an area where they have a lot of hair, as well as the inner sides of the upper insides of the back legs. This is still shedding season for dogs, too. If they are young they may be shedding a puppy coat as well.

Keep an eye on them, make sure they are drinking, eating and eliminating normally. If all is normal and your vets aren't alarmed, then wait a couple months and if your pups are still losing hair then you will need further investigation.

It's great that you have access to great help if needed.

My two dogs have been losing hair?

Some female dogs don't have hair on their stomachs. If they were recently spayed, it may be the side-effects of it. You have to check with a pro ASAP.

My two dogs have been losing hair?

sometimes they just shed it could be stress

My two dogs have been losing hair?

I would say they are shedding there coats as normal this time of the year - but put your mind at ease and ring the vets just to clarify..

My two dogs have been losing hair?

Damn that Male patterned Balding Men and now Dogs!!