Posted by Debra on July 16, 1998 at 00:08:39:

In Reply to: Puppy losing alot of fur posted by Cassaundra on July 07, 1998 at 13:08:26:

> I noticed a few weeks ago that he was losing fur, which I thought was normal
> because of the heat. But a week ago I noticed that he has lost alot of fur
> down his backside. There isn't much fur left, the colour of fur is a little
> off because you can almost see the pink skin underneath. We regularly brush
> his fur. I would like to know if too much fur lose could be a danger sign of
> maybe a sickness? If it possible that it could be something serious, I will
> take him to the vet as soon as possible. Any advise will help. Thank you.
> Btw, he is 4 months old.

Try giving him a half teaspoon of liquid Benadryl a couple times a day.
If he has allergies, his fur will show signs of returning in about a week. Also, rub a cortisone salve (at any drug store) over his hot spots. If there is no sign of improvement in one week, see a vet.