My 10 month old doberman pinscher has a little dry, balding area, about the size of a quarter under her eye. I know this is common for dobermans, but is there a way to get rid of it? I will take her to the vet, but first I'd like to try a home remedy if anyone has one?
Thanks!!
2007-06-07 00:54:10 · 6 answers · asked by Melissa♡ 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Given that your Dobe is still considered a puppy, I'd recommend getting your pup to a vet to be looked at and have a skin scraping done.
Of my 5 Dobes, 2 have had a condition called Demodectic Mange as pups. It is caused by a tiny microscopic mite. Don't panic -- All dogs raised normally by their mothers possess this mite as they are transferred from mother to pup via cuddling during the first few days of life. For some reason, conditions change in certain dogs to allow demodex mites to "gain the upper hand;" the mites proliferate and can cause the little dry balding area you describe.
Even though your pup is not extremely young, he's still a pup and his immune system is still developing. Even an adult dog has been known to develop localized Demodectic Mange when they've been ill or their immune systems are compromised.
There are specialized ointments and dips that are very successful in treating this condition if caught early. But you have to have your pup see a vet first!
2007-06-08 01:01:41 · answer #1 · answered by Surfer_Girl_59 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't want to put too much close to the eye. I suggest checking with the vet first on why and then maybe someone here has a home remedy for the cause.
2007-06-07 01:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2017-01-10 17:46:06 · answer #3 · answered by porro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a similar problem with some of our boxers we find that wiping the area with a used teabag has cleared it up very quickly. if it's causeing the dog discomfort take it to your local vet immediatly.
2007-06-07 01:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by trackbikes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Takes more than a home remedy - take her to a vet.
2007-06-07 01:01:43 · answer #5 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my dachsund has a bald spot under her neck . I'm not worried about it.
2007-06-07 01:09:11 · answer #6 · answered by MB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋