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Published: February 25, 2008
Pet Q&A: Skin scraping may help explain hair loss
Tina Neel
Q :I have a female mixed-breed about 9 years old. She has lost most of her hair. She doesn't seem to be bothered by it; no scratching or skin lesions. What would be the most likely cause?

A :Hair loss and skin problems can be difficult to diagnose as well as to treat. Start with a good physical examination by your veterinarian. Most skin problems will require a skin scraping to look for underlying mite or mange prob...

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