Why do my German Shepherd puppies have bald spots on tails and paws?

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I have three German Shepherd puppies who have bald spots on their tail and paws. The fourth German Shepherd has no bald spots whatsoever. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 18 days old | 5 lbs

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hair loss can be caused by bacterial, parasitic or fungal infection, dietary or environmental allergies or sensitivities, immune system disorders, or a combination of the above. In dogs like your puppy in the picture with severe hair loss, one common cause can be infection by mites that can live in the hair follicles and lead to hair loss, and secondary bacterial and fungal infections that can develop. I recommend making an appointment to have the affected puppies seen by your veterinarian to help determine the cause of the hair loss as soon as you can. The vet will likely want to look at a sample from the area (taken by a procedure known as a skin scraping) and examined under the microscope to determine what kind(s) of infection may be present and to figure out what medication is appropriate for treatment. Good luck!

Why do my German Shepherd puppies have bald spots on tails and paws?

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