Why is my 5-year-old picky Chihuahua's hair thinning? Is it diet?

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I have a 5 yr old chihuahua who is losing her hair, she’s always eaten people food, extremely picky eater, so I’m wondering what to do. It not hair loss in patches just totally thinning no bald spots yet. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 4 years and 11 months old | 4 lbs

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hair loss can be caused by bacterial, parasitic or fungal infection, dietary or environmental allergies or sensitivities, immune system disorders, or a combination of the above. I recommend making an appointment to have Pixie seen by your veterinarian to help determine the cause of the hair loss as soon as you can. The vet may want to look at a sample from the areas of hair loss (taken by a procedure known as a skin scraping) and examined under the microscope to determine what kind(s) of infection may be present and to figure out what medication is appropriate for treatment. Good luck!

Why is my 5-year-old picky Chihuahua's hair thinning? Is it diet?

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