My 8-month-old Pomeranian is losing hair. Is it allergies or alopecia?

Question

my pomeranian is 8 month old,he is loosing his hair,he has much eozinofils and vet told me it is alergy but I am afraid of alopecia x. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | unneutered

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

The only way to know if this is truly alopecia X is to either do a skin biopsy or to do a short trial of melatonin to see if he grows the hair back while on treatment. However, alopecia X typically only affects adult dogs age 1-10, so it isn't my first suspicion. I would rule out Demodexx mites and allergies (especially if the skin is red or crusty) first with a skin scrape and response to allergy medication. I hope you get to the bottom of Dudu's hair loss. Take care.

My 8-month-old Pomeranian is losing hair. Is it allergies or alopecia?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

My degu has a white bump in its fur. Should I take my pet to the vet?

My rat is losing weight and has breathing issues. What should I do?

My dog's matted fur bled after cutting. Should I take him to the vet?

Dog licking paws, fur loss, and jaw wound: Could it be allergies?

Is there a chart for dog food protein biological value and digestibility?

Share