Color Dilution Alopecia in Dogs

Color dilution alopecia causes inherited hair thinning and flaky or itchy skin. Secondary bacterial infections may need treatment, even though the underlying coat disorder persists.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.