Bald patch

Hi we have a 3month old staff pup. She has developed a single bald patch on her head. Doesn't seem to bother her shes on milpro and bravecto
Any help would be appreciated

Hi there - welcome to the forum.

There could be several reasons.

1. A normal, slight loss of hair on the head.
2. Demodectic mange (not as bad as it sounds in a puppy).
3. Allergy/intolerance
4. Colour Dilution Alopecia.

Many short coated breeds get a bald spot on their head (and sometimes tail) which disappears during adolescence.

Demodectic mange is not uncommon, and most pups are born with the mites that cause it. Most don't have a problem, but some will develop small bald spots until their immune system begins to cope.

Allergies & intolerances are quite common & could sort themselves out with maturity.

Colour Dilution Alopecia is a reasonably common affliction affecting blue dogs, especially those who come from a blue X blue mating. If it's this, there's very little you can do other than ensure that their skin & general health are kept in good condition.

I wouldn't worry about it at the moment- it's more than likely it's the first option, in which case it will solve itself.

Ah good news thanks for the quick response

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Hi from me & Katy I think Gilly has covered what could be causing it. Please let us know if it clears up ok
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Zx10rsilver wrote:Hi we have a 3month old staff pup. She has developed a single bald patch on her head. Doesn't seem to bother her shes on milpro and bravecto
Any help would be appreciated

Hi, did this clear up on your pup at all?
We have recently got a blue staffy pup who also had a patch like this on his neck.