Why is my Lab puppy losing hair, itchy, and has dry skin?

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Lab puppy 9 weeks old, losing hair badly, itchy, small eruptions on skin, hair at tail all gone, dry scaling skin. He's playful, has good appetite. His paws are black in color. He's a yellow lab, had all shots and wormed. He's so smart and I'm quite concerned. My best friend has his brother and had similar issue. Skin scrapping for mites are negative. Any ideas? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 11 days old | 12 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Ghost's skin definitely doesn't look normal. I would suspect an external parasite is the most likely cause. Fleas, scabies and demodex are all possibilities despite a negative skin scrape (sometimes you just don't get a diagnostic sample). I would recommend to put him on a product called NexGard for the next three months. This medication will take care of all three parasites. If Ghost does not respond to the treatment, then I would recommend a food trial with a hydrolyzed protein diet. It appears by the pictures that he may also have a secondary skin infection, take him into the veterinarian's office and to see if antibiotics and/or a medicated shampoo is warranted.

Why is my Lab puppy losing hair, itchy, and has dry skin?

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