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What is the cause of hair failing in the dogs and cats?

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Question added by mahmod mohmed elrefay , طبيب بيطرى بالمعاش , طبيب بيطرى معاش مبكر
Date Posted: 2017/02/07
Manzoor Ahmad
by Manzoor Ahmad , Animal Unit Coordinator , University of Alberta

Hair loss in dogs and cats is a result of ticks/ fleas infestation. they stick to the body of the animals and produce saliva which initiate allergic reaction and itching, results in hair loss. there is also genetic component involved.

Ticks and fleas infestion they stick to the body of theanimals and produce saliva 

Shaik Sayed Md  Rashidul Hossain
by Shaik Sayed Md Rashidul Hossain , Deputy Manager , BRAC

There are several causes of hair falling in dog and cat among them 

- external parasitic infestation and scabies 

- Zinc deficiency and other minerals like sulfer 

 

mohammad shafi shafi
by mohammad shafi shafi , veterinary doctor , Irshad group of pesticide (irshad pest control Est)(CWM)

due to the external parasite(ticks, fleas, lice, etc)

sulfur deficiency

zinc deficency

Naveen C Hunshyal
by Naveen C Hunshyal , Validation Engineer , IVY Works

Causes of Hair Loss in Dogs and Cats. ... Hair loss in dogs and cats can appear as areas without hair (bald patches or alopecia) or areas with thinning hair. There may also be changes in the skin with increased pigmentation, redness, swelling, crusting, flaking, or moist oozing and discharge.

Ahmed Mousa
by Ahmed Mousa , رئيس قسم , egyptair

deficiency of vitamins

 

presence of internal parasites

presence of ectoparasites

sensitivity to some meals 

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