Fur loss in dogs

Pet dog with red, irritated skin due to yeast infection and keratosis-seborrhoeic disorder. Photo: 123rf.com

A glossy coat is a sign of excellent health, and so when a pet develops fur issues, it's time to take a closer look.

There are lots of reasons a pet may have fur trouble. Sometimes a pet will have a bald patch, or several bald patches or sometimes the hair only thins here and there. The skin may be OK or it may look irritated.