Loss of baby coat? Mange? Allergy?

My 3 month old's hair falling out in certain spots in the last couple of days. She has lost hair on her back side near her butt, the back of her legs (calves?), and a bit on one side. The skin is not red or broken. I don't see fleas. She sits and scratches when she hits the grass and I have to pick her up to distract her. It's summer here in Lima and the trees and flowers are in full bloom so am wondering if that's a factor. She doesn't scratch in the house just when she hits the grass. Maybe the scratching and the hair loss are not related. After researching old oes topics, I don't think she has mange but am not sure about the puppy "blowout" that is mentioned. I have once again come to you OES Oracles for guidance...lol.

Thanks,
Aurelie
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If she's only scratching when she's in the grass, maybe she has an allergy. She's too young to be changing coats, so that shouldn't be it.

Is she eating & drinking okay now?
Thanks for asking Tammy. She has completely rebounded and is eating, drinking, and playing like she never ate those toxic hydrangea leaves.
At 3 months old there shouldn't be any shedding or hair loss at all. Not even when you brush.
I would get the vet to check just in case.
Maybe a blood test too for a thyroid condition? That can cause hair loss!
The vet said it might be normal hair loss as new lighter colored hair is appearing and the skin is healthy looking. He said to continue to brush her and bring her back in a week. Okay to shampoo her. I am posting this to share my experience as I have learned so much from others taking the time to post.

Aurelie
I would suggest the thyroid test. She's way too young to be losing coat like that.
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