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Why does my puppy have a bald spot and what are common causes?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 4 months and 15 days old | 54.3 lbs

I noticed a bald spot on Nova. I checked all her fur for fleas or ticks. I am scheduling vet appointment but that won't be until tomorrow Behaviour- normal Energy level- normal Appetite- normal

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 4th, 2017

It is really hard to tell what is going on with just a photo. The most common things that would cause a puppy to have a bald spot would be trauma (injury), ringworm or mange. Your vet will help you determine what it is. They will probably have to perform a skin scraping to check for mange mites so be prepared for that. I wouldn't be too worried. I hope it's something easy! Best wishes!

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