It's natural for dogs to shed hair, especially in spring and fall — and some shed more than others. But a thinning coat or bald patches may suggest a dietary imbalance, parasite, or skin condition. It ...

Dear Dr. Fox: We have a female papillon-Chihuahua cross. She was rescued from a puppy mill about four years ago. She is about 11 years old now. In September 2007, she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism ...

Alopecia areata is linked to genetic, environmental, and immune factors, with associations to atopy, allergies, and hypothyroidism. Mendelian randomization identified genetic links between trace ...

Alopecia areata is a skin disease that makes you lose patches or large sections of hair on your scalp and body. It's not life-threatening, but it can be life-altering. Hair is a part of your identity.

If your dog is a heavy shedder, you're probably used to living in a perpetual fur-nado — especially during shedding season in spring and early fall. But while seasonal shedding is normal for many ...