Why is my dog losing fur in a growing patch after playing outside?

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My dog play outside after that he fur was fall at that area. The hole was become more bigger day by day. This was the first time he fur fall like this. Why be like that? What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor HeiPi! Thanks for the pictures, based on them and your description I am thinking that he has a hot spot, which is a superficial skin infection. It can start off small but grows rapidly. The skin in moist and red and sometimes has a yellow green discharge. Ideally HeiPi should be seen by a vet to have the fur shaved away and prescribed steroids, antibiotics and likely a topical medication. You can use an E-collar to prevent chewing and licking and clean the area twice daily. Dry it well then apply a triple antibiotic ointment twice daily until you can see the Vet. Other causes could be ring worm, demodex (non-contagious mite) a bacterial or yeast infection. Also there could be other common causes in Malaysia that we do not see in the US. I hope this helps!

Why is my dog losing fur in a growing patch after playing outside?

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