problem and question

unknown007 · 08-06-2007, 03:02 PM

i took my dog to the vet and they noticed he had a bald spot.i knew he had it i figured it was a scrathing of because he scrathes his head alot!!!but they told me it could be something else i forgot!!!anybody know about this i cant as of now post pics i dont know where the camera is!!!but io have to watch it to see if it gets bigger funny thing is it just poped up that big and they said it starts off small

Rottielvr18 · 08-06-2007, 04:05 PM

Ring worm? Usually they cause balding. Dogs can pick them up basically anywhere...

trainingrixie · 08-06-2007, 04:16 PM

hmmmmm..trixie had something like that a little while ago, and it was a skin infection that can be caused by something as simple as a tiny scratch. hers was on the inside of her back legs and her baldness there was from her scratching/biting at it. it cleared up after 2 days of anitbiotics and steriods to help with the itching. they ran a demadex skin test just to be safe, but she was negative. hopefully its something that simple.

IceyBlueSibes · 08-06-2007, 04:33 PM

Mange can be a cause for hair loss and itching as well. There are two different types of mange, demodex and sarcoptic.

Two good links to check out about mange:

Demodex Mange

Sarcoptic Mange

Ringworm can also cause hair loss and itching. It's also very contagious...
Ringworm

***Cassiepeia*** · 08-06-2007, 06:09 PM

Flea allergies can cause baldness like that too. Could be any number of things honestly.

Cass.

rebel906 · 08-07-2007, 01:33 PM

[quote=Cassiepeia]Flea allergies can cause baldness like that too. Could be any number of things honestly.

Yeah i agree with Cassiepeia, it can be a number of things that could have caused the baldness, the best thing you could have done was take her to the vet, be sure to keep an eye on it though in case it becomes worse, most of the time the baldness is the result of the dog excessivly scratching/ biting the area.

These things do tend to start off small so for future reference when you play or pet your dog all ways check her for any skin rashes, bumps, fleas, ticks and any thing that is abnormal because at times if you don't catch it in the first instance it can become more serious.

Did the vet prescibe anything for her?

Hope it clears up.

Rebel

Young kid · 08-08-2007, 07:28 PM

It's probably a seriouse infection or parasite of some sort. Vets are sometimes wrong. 10% of the time out of 150% any way, watch your dog, WATCH HIS EVERY MOVE

unknown007 · 08-31-2007, 12:36 AM

my dog as most know is a pitbull.he has a spot on his head a bald spot and its been there for like 1.5months.any help?and if you say take it to the vet im sorry but im not paying $75 for a test and $100 sumthin for medicine.the vet also said it cures on its own but any help?thanks!!!

unknown007 · 08-31-2007, 12:45 AM

Demodex Mange is what the vet said it maybe and not to aorry it'll clear on its own but if it doesnt in a month or 2 to take him back but i just odnt want to pay so i dunno what to do.

calgal · 08-31-2007, 09:37 AM

Hot spots are pretty common. Have the Vet. do a scraping to find out exactly what it is before medicating.

Kuchi · 08-31-2007, 09:49 AM

To find out what is exactly, like calgal says you will have to get a scraping done. If you don't want to take him to the vet, you could give him a bath and keep it clean, if it mites it might go away on its own, but if its not, it might not.

unknown007 · 08-31-2007, 07:05 PM

well the scraping is 75bucks i mean i scraping thats not worth it i mean in my view but i knoe is because they mix and things to find it but if a vet knows then no need for scrape you get me?

Flutterby · 09-01-2007, 12:13 AM

Mange can also spread and become very serious, so look at it from your dog's point of view to decide if it's worth the test and treatment now, before it gets out of hand. (Pets have even had to be euthanized for serious cases of untreated mange, unfortunately.) I wish the best for your dog (what's his name, btw?), and hope he gets better soon!

Lanie
And The Zoo
Royal Star Estates
freewebs.com/royalstarestates

unknown007 · 09-04-2007, 08:08 PM

his names duke and i will get pics up soon of the spot and him

Novel · 09-04-2007, 08:36 PM

Search Demodex Mange and you may be able to keep your dog comfortable and encourage health without seeing the vet again, but you will have to do some serious research.

08-06-2007, 03:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
unknown007 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 97 Rep Power: 33	problem and question i took my dog to the vet and they noticed he had a bald spot.i knew he had it i figured it was a scrathing of because he scrathes his head alot!!!but they told me it could be something else i forgot!!!anybody know about this i cant as of now post pics i dont know where the camera is!!!but io have to watch it to see if it gets bigger funny thing is it just poped up that big and they said it starts off small
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08-06-2007, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
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08-06-2007, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
trainingrixie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: jax, fla Posts: 746 Rep Power: 57	hmmmmm..trixie had something like that a little while ago, and it was a skin infection that can be caused by something as simple as a tiny scratch. hers was on the inside of her back legs and her baldness there was from her scratching/biting at it. it cleared up after 2 days of anitbiotics and steriods to help with the itching. they ran a demadex skin test just to be safe, but she was negative. hopefully its something that simple.
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IceyBlueSibes Eyes = Mirror to the soul Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jupiter, Fla. Posts: 7,754 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 272	Mange can be a cause for hair loss and itching as well. There are two different types of mange, demodex and sarcoptic. Two good links to check out about mange: Demodex Mange Sarcoptic Mange Ringworm can also cause hair loss and itching. It's also very contagious... Ringworm
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*Cassiepeia* Chihuahua Mum Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 8,281 Blog Entries: 9 Rep Power: 284	Flea allergies can cause baldness like that too. Could be any number of things honestly. Cass.
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08-07-2007, 01:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
rebel906 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	[quote=Cassiepeia]Flea allergies can cause baldness like that too. Could be any number of things honestly. Yeah i agree with Cassiepeia, it can be a number of things that could have caused the baldness, the best thing you could have done was take her to the vet, be sure to keep an eye on it though in case it becomes worse, most of the time the baldness is the result of the dog excessivly scratching/ biting the area. These things do tend to start off small so for future reference when you play or pet your dog all ways check her for any skin rashes, bumps, fleas, ticks and any thing that is abnormal because at times if you don't catch it in the first instance it can become more serious. Did the vet prescibe anything for her? Hope it clears up. Rebel
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08-08-2007, 07:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Young kid Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	It's probably a seriouse infection or parasite of some sort. Vets are sometimes wrong. 10% of the time out of 150% any way, watch your dog, WATCH HIS EVERY MOVE
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08-31-2007, 12:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
unknown007 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 97 Rep Power: 33	Spot on his head my dog as most know is a pitbull.he has a spot on his head a bald spot and its been there for like 1.5months.any help?and if you say take it to the vet im sorry but im not paying $75 for a test and $100 sumthin for medicine.the vet also said it cures on its own but any help?thanks!!!
unknown007 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 97 Rep Power: 33

08-31-2007, 12:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
unknown007 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 97 Rep Power: 33	Demodex Mange is what the vet said it maybe and not to aorry it'll clear on its own but if it doesnt in a month or 2 to take him back but i just odnt want to pay so i dunno what to do.
unknown007 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 97 Rep Power: 33

08-31-2007, 09:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
calgal My Yorkster kids! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: central ca. coast Posts: 6,780 Rep Power: 229	Hot spots are pretty common. Have the Vet. do a scraping to find out exactly what it is before medicating.

08-31-2007, 09:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
Kuchi Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 379 Rep Power: 48	To find out what is exactly, like calgal says you will have to get a scraping done. If you don't want to take him to the vet, you could give him a bath and keep it clean, if it mites it might go away on its own, but if its not, it might not.

08-31-2007, 07:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
unknown007 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 97 Rep Power: 33	well the scraping is 75bucks i mean i scraping thats not worth it i mean in my view but i knoe is because they mix and things to find it but if a vet knows then no need for scrape you get me?
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09-01-2007, 12:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
Flutterby Royal Star Estates Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Richmond, KS Posts: 192 Rep Power: 35	Mange can also spread and become very serious, so look at it from your dog's point of view to decide if it's worth the test and treatment now, before it gets out of hand. (Pets have even had to be euthanized for serious cases of untreated mange, unfortunately.) I wish the best for your dog (what's his name, btw?), and hope he gets better soon! Lanie And The Zoo Royal Star Estates freewebs.com/royalstarestates

09-04-2007, 08:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
unknown007 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 97 Rep Power: 33	his names duke and i will get pics up soon of the spot and him
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Novel Mush Face Lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 4,974 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 220	Search Demodex Mange and you may be able to keep your dog comfortable and encourage health without seeing the vet again, but you will have to do some serious research.
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