Gail Porter's bald dog

20-09-2007 12:00

Gail Porter's dog is suffering from alopecia.

The TV presenter has revealed how her pet Missy has the same stress related illness as she does - resulting in the loss of hair.

Gail, 36, said: "I took her to vet when she started getting bald patches and when the vet told me she had alopecia too I was like, 'You're kidding!' "

Missy - a Shar Pei named after rap star Missy Elliott - may have to wear a jumper to keep her warm in winter.

Gail lost her hair while shooting a trailer for US TV and doctors think it is probably stress related.

The mum-of-one has refused to let he lack of hair get her down and refuses to wear a wig to cover it up.

The 36-year-old once said: "Bald is the new black!"