Why is my black lab losing hair?

my 8 month old black lab is losing his hair on the inside of his hein legs and his "lower regions".he has no hair loss on his face so i don't think it is mange.i live in a hot climat and thought maybe it was due to the upcoming summer.what do yall think?

Why is my black lab losing hair?

You do not say what you feed, frankly, anything that comes from a supermarket (pedigree, IAMS etc.) is garbage, and a sensitive dog will DEFINITELY HAVE ISSUES with it. My first lab was allergic to corn, the number one ingrediant in most 'supermarket' kibble, and frankly just filler (truly, are YOU able to digest it???), wheat, and soy. These are all fillers used by crappy dog food providers.

Chicken/poultry, and beef are also common allergens. First, I would get your vet's opinion, if it is a flea allergy you may need steroids for a period of time, and then religiously put Advantage or Revolution (again, do not waste your time on pet store 'spot on' products, they are basically useless, and can be deadly to cats) to prevent him ever again getting a flea bite.

If it is diet. Time to bite the bullet, do your research on dog food, discover that good food in a lot of cases is actually a CHEAPER then the supermarket crap! Without all the fillers you feed SO MUCH LESS that the 40 lb bag that used to last you two weeks, now lasts you over a month. One of the best ways to identify good kibble (aside from no corn, soy, sorghum) is the amount fed compared to the size of the dog. The crap foods would commonly have you feeding a large dog 8-12 cups, a really good food, will have you feeding just 3-4 cups. Oh, and what goes in, well, it comes out, the high quality foods that you feed so much less of, produce even LESS poop, so cleanup no longer requires a hefty sack!!

I would hope this fella is still on puppy food, if not, lack of proper nutrition could be the root of this, as could normal shedding, or 'blowing' his puppy coat. Labs are frankly quite bare on the belly and privates area.

If he is not yet fixed, now is the time to do this, get your vet's opinion on if it is flea or food allergy and get a treatment plan in place if needed.

I am concerned about the application of bitter apple, I do not believe this is 'okay' to put on the skin...better to look into an E collar or an Elizabethan collar - those cone thingy's that attach to the collar and physically prevent access to the nether regions.

Good luck.

Why is my black lab losing hair?

awww i hope its just shedding but mabey you should take him to the vet. i have a black lab too. i hope your doggie is ok!

Why is my black lab losing hair?

how many people are there in your black lab? are all of them experiencing hair loss?

Why is my black lab losing hair?

What do "yall" think? I think it's normal for a dog to lose it's hair.

Why is my black lab losing hair?

Maybe an allergy. Ask your vet.

Why is my black lab losing hair?

My Bulldog was losing his hair and it was an underactive thyroid. I had to put him on thyroid medication for a while.

Why is my black lab losing hair?

My dog did that about a year be for he died from canser. I recamd taking him to a vet.

thare are meny resons why it coud be stress it couse be an rash or some thing more seris.

Why is my black lab losing hair?

I think you should take your dog to the vet just to be on the safe side. It could be shedding or allergies. It could be the beginning of mange as well. I hope your doggie gets better.

Why is my black lab losing hair?

It may be that she has really dry skin and that is very irritating. That would make her chew the irritated areas and that would result in hair loss. This is what happend to my lab. If that is the case then you can ask the vet to give her a shot that only costs about 5 to 10 dollars and it will clear up her skin. Hope this helps. :-)

Why is my black lab losing hair?

hes probally just shedding!!!!!!!!!!

Why is my black lab losing hair?

Could be a condition called flea bite dermatitis. Basically, they are allergic to fleas and will lose their hair. My border collie has it and if she gets one flea bite she is bald the entire summer. Unfortuantely only one bite can be all it takes. We spend so much on frontline and etc. that it is pathetic and it still happens most summers.

Why is my black lab losing hair?

take him to the vet. they can give you the correct answer

Why is my black lab losing hair?

My chocolate lab is the same way. She has allergies to her food. I have to get her pedigree for sensitive digestion. It works very well. I guess all dogs have mites and many dogs lick their fur and it results in these allergies. Also, make sure her flea protection is up to date.

Why is my black lab losing hair?

aww, poor puppy :(

there are many reasons...

definately check the thyroid...could be poor diet.

Are you feeding him well established food?

I have a 5 month old golden lab, and he didn't stop pooping (sorry for the description)until we changed his food to Iams. Also, feeding your puppy egg whites is really good for the fur...

but I wouldn't mess around, see your vet.

You can read a hundred answers here, but your safe and smart thing to do, go to a professional.

Good luck with your puppy

Why is my black lab losing hair?

He either has allergies or mange u need to have him checked

Why is my black lab losing hair?

well, all dogs loose hair but if it becomes a daily thing than i would sugest taking him to a vets office.

Why is my black lab losing hair?

is it on his hind legs where it hits the gound when he sits or lays down? cause if it is its tottally normal. he's wearing down his fur from where it rubs on the ground. try getting him a plush pillow or a thick blanket to rest on instead of the floor.

Why is my black lab losing hair?

He could be allergic to the crap fleas leave behind, their poo and eggs and whatever else. I had a dog who lost his fur within 3 days. We took him to the vet who gave us meds and put him on frontline. The dog looked terrible with half his fur gone, mostly his bottom half but some nearing his neck too. I felt like a terrible owner walking a mangy looking mutt dog. But he got better and we learned to keep flea med on him from April - Dec, we live up north and fleas don't like snow.