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My dog has hair loss from an old wound. Will the fur grow back?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 3 months old

Hair loss due to past wound

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 4th, 2016

I am afraid I will need a bit more information from you such as what nature the wound was, where it was, how it was treated, was the dog seen by a vet and which medications did the vet proscribe. I need to know where the hair loss is, and whether it is symmetrical and what the skin in the hairless area looks like. And it would help if you could formulate a question. Please resubmit a question with the above information and I will try to do my best helping you. Thank you, Andrea Brodie, DVM

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    Tiger could have a scar due to this past wound, and it may take longer for the fur to grow back, if it grows back at all. The wound could have damaged the hair follicles, preventing it from growing back. Time will tell if the hair grows back or not.

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