Why is my dog getting bald spots?

Question

I have a brittany that is about 2 yrs. old. I got her around Christmas from a pound that was going to put her down, because of the amount of dogs they had. I noticed about a week ago she had a bald spot on her neck, so I took her collar off. Today I seen a aold spot on her tummy and her legs. This just worries me a little bit, so I was wondering if anyone had a idea what this could be? Thanks
Megan

Answer 1

It could be a number of things. Are the spots just bald or are they red and irritated as well? If there is irritation, discharge or drainage they could be hotspots. These are usually the result of an allergic reaction that causes the dog to become super itchy and scratch themselves bald. If there is no irritation it could be a few other options. Has your dog experienced sudden weight gain/loss? If so it could be a thyroid issue. The thyroid gland effects their haircoat and could cause hair loss. If her weight has been constant, then it could be a case of demodex, a form of mange. Demodectic mites are found on ALL dogs, but sometimes they can get out of control and cause patches of hair loss. They are usually not very itchy, and the good news is they are not transferable to you. If, however, sarcoptic mites are causing the hair loss, those ARE transferable to you (think scabies). All of these things are treatable through your vet. The thyroid issue and the demodex are more long term issues. Thyroid problems require lifelong medication, and dogs with demodex issues must be monitored carefully through times of stress (think sedation for surgery, grooms, sickness, etc).

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Answer 3

Bald Spot On Dog

Answer 4

It could be any number of things...from hormones to diet (although i doubt that). Go to a vet to make sure of what it isn't, mange probably being the worse. Stress can make a dog loose it's hair, much like a human. Very high possibility that it is an allergy of some sort. My 9-year old lab mix started getting balding spots and it turned out she was allergic to fleas. One bite and a large amount of her hair would fall out around the bite. Don't overly worry. If the dog is still acting alright and not lethargic or anything like that it's probably something very minor. Dry, itchy winter skin if nothing else. Head to a vet and they'll narrow it down for you, and probably have a way to help the hair grow back.

Answer 5

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 6

I have a Chihuahua, and she too has bald spots, in front of her ears, her tummy, and her elbows and knees, it started about a year ago and it still hasn't grown back. I took her to the vet, and they were not concerned and said some dogs just loose hair. It could be since its March that your dog is just shedding its winter coat also it could be a food allergy, you might want to think about changing her diet. Even though it was nothing major for my dog, doesn't mean its not for yours. Since she was in the pound she could have gotten an illness or something else while there. I would take her in for a check up just to be safe. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

Answer 7

It might be the Mange. Whens dogs get it, it causes there skin to be a little irritated and they start getting bald spots. They have treatment for it though and is some-what easy to cure. And since she came from a pound that increases her possibilities of getting it because it is very catagious. It's just a guess, that's what it sounds like to me, my dogs got it. Oh and there are 2 different kinds of Manges- One is the skin kind, it involves treatment form the outside of the body and is easier to cure than Bloodstream Mange. That's where the parents probably had it and gave it to their young and if that is the case then it will be extremely hard to get rid of. I hoped I helped you a little bit!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

The only way to know for sure is to take her to a veterinarian. It could be a flea allergy (flea allergy spots don't smell; mange does).

Definitely take her to the vet, but you could also look into adding Biotin and/or Omega 3 Fatty Acid supplements to her diet; they tend to have a positive effect on skin, including itchy skin. You can buy these supplements in correct dosages for dogs either at veterinarian offices, PetSmart, Petco, www.jefferspet.com

Answer 10

Could be the Mange. Take it to the Vet, and see. If you can not afford a vet, try using some old motor oil on it. Has work for others. Also make sure it has a good clean place to sleep, and clean it often, because of the mites. No the mites won't hurt you. But always wash you hands afterwards