Here are five common culprits of hair loss in dogs that should be discussed with your veterinarian. Allergies are a frequent cause of hair loss in dogs. This may due to environmental triggers such as pollen, molds and dust mites, or due to parasitic triggers like fleas or mites. Food allergies are another possible cause of hair loss.
Anemia, also spelled anaemia, is usually defined as a decrease in the amount of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin in the blood. It can also be defined as a lowered ability of the blood to carry oxygen.
About 70 percent of the body's iron is found in the red blood cells of blood called hemoglobin and in muscle cells called myoglobin. Anemia-A term that means less than normal levels of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. The term is derived from the Greek term anaimia, meaning lack of blood.Symptoms of anemia often include: 1  Fainting. 2  Pale skin. 3  Weakness. 4  Chest pain. 5  Palpitations. 6  Shortness of breath. 7  Restless legs syndrome.nemia-A term that means less than normal levels of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood. The term is derived from the Greek term anaimia, meaning lack of blood. Symptoms of anemia often include: 1  Fainting. 2  Pale skin. 3  Weakness. 4  Chest pain. 5  Palpitations. 6  Shortness of breath.