Description: It is a condition characterized by the loss of hair that often leads to baldness. It rarely affects the entire body of the dog, instead it has a predilection for certain areas in the body particularly the head, ears, chest, belly, and thighs. Alopecia is not cause by a single agent; rather, it is usually a manifestation of certain hereditary conditions, allergies, skin problems or an existing problem with the immune system. Treatment is usually designed to alleviate the secondary symptoms such as allergies or infections that arise as an offshoot of the condition.

Breeds Commonly Affected: The most common dog breed prone to Alopecia is the Italian Greyhound.