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Why does my dog have a pink bald spot on her back? What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

I have a goldendoodle that has a bald spot on the upper right side of her back. I don't know what to do. The skin color is pinkish.

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 30th, 2016

It could be caused by a bacterial skin infection, ringworm, mites/parasites, or allergies. Have your vet take a look at her to determine the cause. Your vet can do a skin scrape and /or culture to help diagnose and treat. You could try to bathe her with a medicated dog shampoo and see if that helps.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

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    Bald spots on dogs are most commonly caused by an external parasite, such as fleas and mites, ringworm, or allergies. If Rebel isn't up to date on her flea treatment, you should get a spot on treatment for her. Advantage or Revolution are good choices. If she does have fleas, you will need to disinfect the house. If she is up to date on her flea treatment, I would take her in to your vet to have them examine and diagnose what is causing the baldness, and have them prescribe the appropriate treatment.

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    Answered By Dr. Paula Simons

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    Hair loss can have a variety of causes. Allergies, parasites, or infection are common reasons for it. I would recommend having this examined by a veterinarian to determine the cause.

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