Dachshund Losing Hair but Not Scratching

Question:

My dachshund is losing hair from the base of her tail straight up her spine. She does not scratch or itch her back unless she is playing class clown, rolling around on the floor until she has her foam bed on her back then she goes to sleep.

Peanut's mom,
Lola

Answer:

Lola,
There are any number of things that will make a dog lose hair. The fact that she is not itchy rules some of them out. Hair loss without itching could indicate Demodex mange or an endocrine problem, among other things. Your veterinarian can test for these with a possible skin scrape and/or bloodwork.

Good luck to you!
Sara F.. Jennen DVM