tail issues

Bootz tail hair going thin nothing has changed in diet or routine-is it normal or is it me

Whereabouts is the thinning? Is it just hair loss, or is it sore or dry?

It doesnt seem to be sore and it is near the base of the tail . I noticed that the tail seemed bent but on closer inspection it was the hair loss.im wondering if its malting first?

pictures may help

Do you have a photo of the affected area ?

Could be a slight attack of mites - nothing to worry about!

The two most common areas for demodectic mites to multiply is the base of the tail (about an inch or so down) and on top of the head. Mostly in youngsters it's just a bit of hair loss & then their immune system kicks in & it goes.

As long as it doesn't start to get sore or irritate him I wouldn't worry. Obviously if it gets worse, or he starts to bite at it, then a quick trip to the vets will see him right!

Cant post photo bootz isnt cooperating

Moo used to nibble her inside front leg and made it saw! Silly sausage as it was just a habit that needed stopping Xx

janey wrote:Moo used to nibble her inside front leg and made it saw! Silly sausage as it was just a habit that needed stopping Xx

This was what I thought too, have you seen her chew or lick at the area? Or even rubbing at it against a fence for example. My last dog did this loads tbh.