Why is my dog losing hair and has dry, hard skin on his back and legs?

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Lab dog loses hair from back and legs skin is hard and dry how can we treat him for this not fleas. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 8 months old | 99 lbs

Sarah Derksen, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi. Thanks for the photos. There are a few common things that can cause the dark coloring, hair loss, and even itching. The most common can be allergies. Others would be deep infection, parasitic, low thyroid, and hormonal imbalances. With the photos here and the severity, I am highly suspicious of severe allergies or low thyroid level. I would make an appointment with your veterinarian when you are able and they will do a full exam. They will do some skin testing, bloodwork that will include thyroid levels, and whatever medication may be needed depending on the probable cause after an exam. Good luck

Why is my dog losing hair and has dry, hard skin on his back and legs?

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