Kay B, my puppy also lost hair in patches on stomach, neck and chin areas. Skin was hairless and rough feeling but had no signs of being scratched or bloody. But he was itching the areas. Vet told me to get hydrocortisone creme at the store and rub on affected areas. I had some cream at home and used it and actually saw relief sweep over his little face! At the store I found some hydro spray in the pet department and that made the job easier. That was about a year ago and he has been fine and all hair grew back without a problem--until this week. I'm wondering if it has anything to do with the change of season? He has begun his fall shedding. I started spray treatments last night on a few patches that I found and hopefully it will take care of it. The vet told me that dogs are sensitive-just like people. Some have skin irritations, some have sensitive stomachs and need a different diet, etc.

PS. My dog is a Heinz 57. No puppy mill involved. Black Lab and Alaskan Malamute