Why do Boxers get bald spots?
Nothing else brings both men and women to the quest for the cure to combat baldness. However with so many miracle products and treatments, there doesn’t seem to be a 100% stable or reliable cure for losing hair. Not surprisingly being man’s best friend, canines such as the Boxer are also subjected to having bald spots on the sides of their bodies.
These bald spots may be caused by poor grooming, food allergies, even fleas. But a common cause is called Cyclic follicular dysplasia or seasonal alopecia. This condition occurs late fall or early spring and has the hair on the flanks fall out. Hair will re-grow in approximately 6 months but texture and color may differ. Hyperpigmentation or darkening of the skin in the area also occurs. Studies have shown that lack of sunlight is a probable cause for this condition. It is suggested that melatonin be used to make the coat grow back faster as well as taking them for a walk when the sun is still out.
