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My dog has a belly rash and neck hair loss. What's the cause?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 2 months old | 70 lbs

My lab has a rash on her belly and some hairloss on her neck. Can you please let me know what this may be? Thank you

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 27th, 2018

This could be an allergic reaction or a bacterial infection. Those would be the two most common differentials. I suggest you get Callie to your vet for an exam. In the meantime you can try using this leave-on mousse to see if it helps until you can get an appointment. ( http://www.allivet.com/p-6673-douxo-chlorhexidine-climbazole-mousse-for-dogs-and-cats-68-oz.aspx ) Hope this helps. Best wishes!

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