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My dog has bald spots. Is it from stress, new food, or matting?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Female | spayed | 11 months and 29 days old | 4.5 lbs

Left w others for 2wks. Switched to orijen a week before. Upon return, noticed bald spots. Is it due to stress, orijen or knots cz she was ungroomed?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 14th, 2016

Stress can cause hair loss as can knots or severe matting. Food allergy symptoms would include excessive itching/licking or inflammation. If Luna is back home, have her groomed to remove knots or mats. Use a pheromone product such as the Adaptil collar or DAP diffuser to decrease any lingering stress or anxiety. Continue feeding only the Orijen and monitor for allergy symptoms (licking, itching, redness, etc.).

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