Why is my healthy dog shedding fur excessively with no skin issues?

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Hi there! My dog keep shedding his fur. I'm not sure why. There's no sign of dead skin or rashes on the skin. It's just that his fur is shedding. He looks healthy and active. He doesn't look sick or anything. I want to know what's the treatment for this? Obviously, it's not normal. But can you please help me and my dog? Also, can you identify the breed of my dog? I'm not sure what he is since he was a gift to me. Thank you so much! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am most suspicious of mange with this distribution of hair loss. There is not much else that causes them to lose hair in these areas as a puppy. In order to get this diagnosed and treated appropriately, you'll need to take him to a veterinarian. It's best to take him as soon as possible, because this will get worse and will take longer to treat. He doesn't appear to be a specific breed. My guess is that he is a cross of either a German Shepherd, or a Schipperke. I would have to know his age and examine him in-person to narrow this down. I hope that helps and Hiro gets better soon.

Why is my healthy dog shedding fur excessively with no skin issues?

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