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Why is my dog losing hair in spots and has dots on her body?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | 2 years and 8 months old | 136 lbs

Hi, I have a tosa inu female 2,5 yo and for some time now she started to lose hair in some parts, especially near her neck... she has "dots" on her body... she is vaccinated and once a month I give her advantix, she lives outside in her own cabin... I live in a different country,I can't go to a vet with her because she would drag me... what can I do to help? What is this that she has?

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Answered By Sarah Box, BVSc

Veterinarian

Published on June 9th, 2017

I am sorry to hear of your concerns for Athena. You could be dealing with any number of issues for her unfortunately, ranging from a skin infection (bacterial or fungal) to a condition known as demodectic mange. Without being able to perform and exam and some testing it is difficult to say what you are dealing with for her. I would recommend continuing with the Advantix each month, was her bedding and clean her kennel regularly, and consider trying an oatmeal based shampoo if there seems to be any itching associated with the hairless patches. Have you looked into a vet that makes house visits? This may be a good option for you if Athena is too strong for you to handle in a regular clinic situation. A house call vet would be able to come and do an exam, perform some testing on Athena's skin, and hopefully give you a better idea of what is going on.

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