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My dog has developed patchy hair loss (alopecia)
The photo suggests the patchy hair loss comes from damaged hair follicles, which can result from bad shaving, bacteria, or folliculitis. Avoid irritating the spot and use topical gels or ointments to aid recovery.
My Dog Has a Bald Spot on Its Forehead with a Small Hole Containing Something — What’s Wrong?
The photo shows damaged follicles that may not regrow hair, possibly from past skin disease or parasites. Deworm if overdue.
Is a Dog’s Red Skin a Skin Disease?
The photo suggests skin disease or parasite infection, similar to seborrheic dermatitis from unclean follicles or flea bites. Get a vet check; if parasites, deworm.
Canaan Dog
The Canaan Dog is an ancient Middle Eastern breed, curious yet aloof, once used as a guide dog and now valued for herding, guarding, tracking and rescue work.
My dog’s tail base turned black; the skin is white, no scabs or ringworm seen.
A black tail base may be normal melanin from age or sun, with no other symptoms needed. Past skin disease, harsh shampoo causing chronic dermatitis, or mites/hormones can also do it; see a vet if uncertain.
After shaving my dog in summer, the neck, hind legs, and rear still haven’t grown hair back—why?
Patchy hair loss after shaving may mean the follicles were damaged by cutting too short; give vitamins, unsaturated fatty acids, and lecithin to repair follicles, spray the area, and massage daily to boost circulation. Sometimes it is permanent from constitution or endocrine issues; keep a layer of undercoat when shaving.
What are the symptoms of folliculitis in dogs?
Per the image, likely folliculitis. Symptoms: local red/swollen skin, coal-scab-like black dots at follicles, itching causing scratching/biting/rubbing, then pustules, hair loss, round bald patches. Common on limbs, head, neck. Get a skin scraping at a vet; treat by cause—antihistamines, antivirals, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories.
What are the brown-red spots on my dog’s skin?
From the photo, this looks like folliculitis, usually from excess oil and bacterial infection inflaming hair follicles. Control inflammation and eliminate the source: bathe regularly with mild dog shampoo, apply antibacterial medication (spray, lotion or ointment) per vet advice, keep the environment dry/clean and diet balanced, and supplement vitamins to boost immunity.
My dog has an infection on its belly and genitals (see photo)
From the photo, the dog likely has bacterial folliculitis, or possibly insect-bite or parasite-induced dermatitis. Folliculitis is a superficial bacterial infection of hair follicles and surrounding skin, common in dogs on damp floors or with poor genital hygiene during heat. Keep the area clean and prevent licking.
After shaving my dog on Monday I noticed this—did the shave cut the skin or is it illness?
Lost skin from a bad shave can expose tissue and cause infection, possibly damaging follicles so hair won't regrow. Disinfect and medicate the wound; use an e-collar if it licks.