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Daisy07
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Question about hair loss

My 6 month old puppy suddenly started losing little patches of hair. They are tiny spots, smaller than a penny. The skin looks red and irritated where the hair is gone. So far we noticed two on his legs, one under his chin and now a third one started on his cheek.

Has anyone ever seen this before? I'm wondering if it is a fungus or an allergy.
I feel bad for him. Chat Icon

Posted 10/21/06 6:32 PM
 
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Re: Question about hair loss

I would take the puppy to the vet.

If you need any vet references, fm me.

Posted 10/22/06 9:22 AM
 

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Re: Question about hair loss

We're going tomorrow-my cousin is a vet.
Just wondering if anyone else had seen it. Thanks!

Posted 10/22/06 3:10 PM
 

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Re: Question about hair loss

Could be demodetic mange - some puppies are born with it. Usually meds will take care of it. The vet will probably do a scraping of one of the spots and give you meds. Once it clears up, the hair should grow back. My dobie had it on his nose when he was a pup.

Posted 10/24/06 7:22 AM
 

Daisy07
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Re: Question about hair loss

Posted by Gertyrae

Could be demodetic mange - some puppies are born with it. Usually meds will take care of it. The vet will probably do a scraping of one of the spots and give you meds. Once it clears up, the hair should grow back. My dobie had it on his nose when he was a pup.



You are right! My DH took him to the vet today and she scraped one of the sections and gave him meds. I feel so bad for him b/c the spot she scraped seem so red and raw now. But at least he will get better. Thanks!Chat Icon

Posted 10/24/06 7:31 PM
 
 

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