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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 cat has a small red, swollen, hairless spot above the eye with black dots – what should I do?
Redness, hair loss and black dots near the eye are usually folliculitis or fleas. Flea dirt wipes off after saline; for follicular inflammation use chlorhexidine and an ofloxacin spray.
My Cat’s Mouth Area Is Black with Hard Hair — What Should I Do?
Black inside the mouth may be normal pigment; outside may be dirt or clogged follicles. Clean it and rule out stomatitis.
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.
My dog has a coin-sized scab; after it mostly fell off the skin is still hard, the hair there thinned, and dandruff-like flakes fall off — what disease is this, urgent help
Black scabs, dandruff, and hair loss are likely from bacterial, fungal, or mite skin infection. Bacteria or fungi cause scabs and post-loss dandruff; parasites like mange mites, scabies, ticks, or fleas cause itching and folliculitis. Environment, poor care, or genetics also contribute. See a vet for scraping and use the right medicine with an Elizabethan collar.
My dog has patchy hair loss with black bumps where fur fell out
Smooth patchy hair loss suggests follicle damage from skin disease, hormone imbalance, or poor nutrition; black bumps may be folliculitis from oily skin. Get a skin and hormone check; meanwhile add fur-growth nutrients and use a collar if itchy.
Common Causes of Hair Loss in Hamsters
Hamster hair loss has many causes beyond normal shedding: old age, low dietary protein, skin friction in the cage, seasonal molting, over-grooming, pregnancy, and hormonal imbalance (including male-pattern baldness from excess testosterone). Identifying the cause lets owners apply the right fix.
Care Before and After Plucking a Long-Haired Rabbit’s Fur
Before plucking, comb the fur to prevent matting. After, strengthen feeding with digestible, nutritious feed and add some vitamins. This article covers more tips and cautions for plucking long-haired rabbits.
How to Make a Bichon’s Hair Grow Faster?
Slow hair growth in Bichons is often caused by nutritional deficiency. Feeding protein-rich foods and supplements can support healthier, faster coat growth.
What is this? Ringworm? It should not be hair loss from the flea medicine, right?
Smooth hair loss is not necessarily ringworm; it may be trauma, skin disease, or drug irritation damaging follicles. Severe trauma or fungal or bacterial infection harms follicles. Irritating topical drugs (antifungal, hormonal, low-quality flea meds) can cause patchy baldness. Recovery depends on follicles; feed fish oil and lecithin and use skin drops.