Why does my Shih Tzu have flaky skin and hair loss on her back?

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My female Shih Tzu has a shin problem where her skin has brown flacky dandruff and hair is gone on her back and tail. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 7 years old | 12 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

The most common cause for hair loss and itching in this particular area is flea allergies. I would recommend that you have Shi Shi examined by a vet. The vet will examine all of her skin and discuss her medical history. The vet may need to take a sample of the skin for examination under the microscope. Once they have a better idea as to the cause, as in fleas or flea allergies, mites, or bacterial infection, they can recommend an appropriate treatment plan. https://www.petcoach.co/article/flea-allergy-dermatitis-or-flea-bite-hypersensitivity/

Why does my Shih Tzu have flaky skin and hair loss on her back?

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