Just got a beagle puppy, 8 weeks, and there are three small patches of fur that are missing... One we think is from scratching at a collar, but another is on top of head, and one on back. What could this be from?
2006-10-29 01:59:11 · 8 answers · asked by Michelle23 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Many possibilities for fur missing (fleas, stress induced dermatitis, mites-mange, allergies). Take your puppy to the vet they can examine him and tell you more. He will need his shots at this time anyhow.
2006-10-29 02:08:28 · answer #1 · answered by LY K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be demodex mange. Don't worry it isn't contagious, but an expression of poor breeding and a weak immune system. This is seen all to much with pure bred canines because the female is not allowed time to recover and regain her healthy state before she is bred again to make money for the owner. She in turn passes on a weak immune system, because of poor nutrition and improper care.
Please see your vet for a skin scraping and confirmatory. Treatment is quick and simple when caught early.
If it's not demo, it probably is internal parasite related ( ie worms). Only the vet can tell your for sure what is wrong.
2006-10-29 02:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by B J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's getting to be the time of year where skin gets dry and itchy, too. I would have your vet look him over to make sure it isn't anything worse, like fleas or a skin disorder. Hopefully it's the dry skin and maybe a special shampoo will help to combat that.
2006-10-29 02:07:12 · answer #3 · answered by Shadow's Melon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our dog had a similar problem. He also had really bad stomach problems and itching.. It was his food. We gave him what the vet said... didn't work... We gave him Nutro brand food and he got rid of all of his problems within a week... Take him to the vet but also try this food. You can find it at Petsmart, Petland etc...
2006-10-29 02:12:29 · answer #4 · answered by kdbnsc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you ought to nonetheless flow see a vet, yet in my opinion, the main probable reason is fleas. If that's no longer the case, the different cats ought to be scuffling with with him the two playfully or with hostility. that ought to be the rationalization chunks of fur are lacking. additionally, he ought to be under pressure, particularly if the different cats are propose to him. i might nonetheless flow flow on your veterinarian. i'm particular it extremely is not something too severe, despite the fact that it would nonetheless be regarded at.
2016-11-26 01:56:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your puppy for fleas,this is the most likely cause.Other possibilities are eczema or stress.
2006-10-29 02:04:32 · answer #6 · answered by New Boots. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to a vet...then they will tell u wats best for ur dog...and maby he has exema??...im not sure but u should get him into a vet right away... hope i helped:)
2006-10-29 02:03:01 · answer #7 · answered by Liz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
he may have exema - I would take him to the vet
2006-10-29 02:02:08 · answer #8 · answered by ekleinert 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋