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Min Pin Bald Spots

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Question
In that last few days I've noticed my Min Pin, Emma, has some bald spots on her hind quarters.  We just moved to a very hot climate in the last two months.  Is she shedding?  Or something more serious?

Answer
Hi Cat;
It could be some shedding, if the dog is out in the heat, and not under air-conditioning, but I would suspect allergies.
Does she seem to itch? If so, that sounds even more like allergies.
It could also be mange.
Sarcoptic Mange doesn't look like a disease at first, it just shows bare spots.
I would take her to A Veterinarian to have her checked.
they could tell you if it is Mange or allergies.
Charlotte