Why is my dog losing fur in patches? Is it contagious to other pets?

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Diamond is missing patches of fur all over her body. What is this, what do I do, and can my other dog get it? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | 3 years old | 65 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

There is no way to tell what the problem is just by looking at some photos. The list for reasons for hair loss in dogs (alopecia) is a mile long. Some common possibilities: * alopecia X * hormones * pemphigus * autoimmune * ringworm * mange mites * bacterial or fungal disease * many, many, more You will need to take her to a vet for an exam and some testing to figure this out. Some of these conditions are contagious and some are not. I cannot tell you without knowing her diagnosis.

Why is my dog losing fur in patches? Is it contagious to other pets?

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