My dog is losing hair under his legs and belly. What's wrong?

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My dogs losing hair underneath his back legs and his man area and he is losing it underneath his front legs what’s wrong with him. Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old

Menolly Cote, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear of your issues with Jaxx. There are many potential causes for hair loss in dogs including allergies, fleas, mange and hormonal imbalances. Based on the pictures provided, it appears that Jaxx's skin has been inflammed for a while. The skin appears thickened and red. I think this is most likely due to allergies. He may also have a secondary bacterial or yeast infection. A soothing oatmeal bath may help with his discomfort. You can also try an antihistamine such as benadryl. A common dose for this is 1mg per pound of body weight. For example, a 25 pound dog would receive 25mg. If this does not help, I would recommend having him seen by a veterinarian. In some cases, steroids, antibiotics or medicated shampoos may need to be prescribed to resolve this issue.

My dog is losing hair under his legs and belly. What's wrong?

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