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Why is my dog losing hair, red, and scratching around his mouth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Japanese Spitz | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 3 days old | 24 lbs

My japanese spitz started to lose hair beside his mouth, the area became reddish and he won't stop scratching it. What is it & what caused it & should i be worried? thanks

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Answered By Mara Howard, DVM

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Published on August 2nd, 2017

I'm sorry to hear Fuwa if having skin issues. Lesions around the mouth can be due to allergies (food or contact), dental disease, a skin infection (bacterial or fungal), or an u determine medical issue. I would recommend he be evaluated by his regular veterinarian to determine the underlying cause for his skin lesion and come up with a treatment plan (dental procedure, antibiotics, anti-itch medication) that may be needed to help resolve it. Good luck!

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