Why is my dog's fur falling out in clumps near his butt?

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My dog is extremely energetic playing with my other dog , he is eating and drinking doesn’t seem to be in pain but his fur on his back near his butt is falling out in clumps, what is wrong , what can I do to help? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 70 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Hair falling out can be pathological if it is related to an infection or fleas. It can also be due to normal shedding, which German Shepherds tend to have a thick under coat and the hair often falls out in clumps. I recommend to check the skin for redness, scaling, excessively dry skin, fleas or bleeding. If you see this, then you know it's pathologic. If there are not skin abnormalities, then hopefully it's normal shedding but without being able to see it, its hard to say. Your veterinarian or a groomer would be a good resource to know if this is normal hair loss or not. I hope this helps to point you in the right direction. Please feel free to post any additional questions!

Why is my dog's fur falling out in clumps near his butt?

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