Bald patch

I have noticed Alfie has a bald patch on his side, the skin around it looks a bit dry and flaky. Ive only noticed this today? Any ideas what it could be or if theres anything I could put on it?

Is he rubbing on the area or scratching/licking it?

Logan lost some hair where his harness was rubbing but it cleared up after a break.

Could be several things. Does he wear a harness? If so, it could be rubbing. Could he be rubbing it against something in his bed/crate? Have you changed washing powder, or used any cleaners etc that he isn't used to?

Could be several things. Does he wear a harness? If so, it could be rubbing. Could he be rubbing it against something in his bed/crate? Have you changed washing powder, or used any cleaners etc that he isn't used to?

Ive never noticed him constantly licking the area and theres nothing I can think of that would rub him there

He doesnt wear a harness no, i have washed his bedding about a week ago but its not anything different to what ive always used

Has he changed food or anything recently?

No nothing like that hes always been on the same

If it is handy for you maybe pop him down for the vet to have a look at it. A lot of dogs have this licking problem and it does result in fur thinning etc. Logan still does it from time to time but if I tell him not to he stops. It's a bad habit for him now more than anything. Though at a time he was given some medicine to clear it up. I also had to change his diet to food less grain based as it may have been increasing the problem.

You could try rubbing in some coconut oil to see if it soothes it.

If it doesn't start to clear up withing a week or so, or if it starts to get worse then maybe a trip to the vets for a skin scrape?

Have you got a pic Ellie ?? maybe a little easier to see what you mean

I will keep an eye on it and make sure it doesnt get worse. I dont have a pic unfortunately - i dont have access to a computer at the weekends and cant do it on my phone

Could be demodex mange I think a trip to the vets. Moll had it and it started with a dry bald patch

What did it look like when it started? How big?

A small bald patch which grew in size very slowly, started off just dry but then went a little red. She then got a few more bald patches over time. Advocate drops from the vets I would say even as a preventative measure!

Ive just tried taking a pic but the little beggar wont stay still lol. Ill ring them and get him in next week

keep us posted

Hes booked in for Wednesday

EllieSmith wrote:Hes booked in for Wednesday

Sure he will be fine

I hope so! May aswell move into the vets

The vets has been our second home for a while lol

Sally (our vet) jokes that we're part of the regular saturday club but shes ace so Moll enjoys her visits in the main!

Vets appointment tonight - fingers crossed he doesnt have some sort of massive skin condition! As much as I love the little pup, hes costing me a fortune

Good luck. He will be fine. Possibly an infection or a reaction to some food stuff. They'll know anyway.

Keep us updated

Will do! Hes gunna hate me... we always seem to be at the vets lol!

Logan loves the vets lol!

You lucky thing lol!

Well its just a mild form of something mange, the vet wasnt too concerned and said it should just clear up. He also looked at his bits and said there is a massive improvement since castration, he said to leave it a few more weeks to see if it goes back in fully. Alfie was so good! So happy result!

Excellent news! So with any luck the wee man mightent even need surgery!

Have you got little Alfie insured?

Pleased to hear Alfie is on the mend, big hugs >< ><

Yeah i sorted his insurance tonight yeah Mat lets hope so!

EllieSmith wrote:Well its just a mild form of something mange, the vet wasnt too concerned and said it should just clear up. He also looked at his bits and said there is a massive improvement since castration, he said to leave it a few more weeks to see if it goes back in fully. Alfie was so good! So happy result!

glad to hear it isn't anything major

I would try rubbing coconut oil into to keep the skin healthy (i personally use that and emu oil but that's expensive) it can work wonders