My 9-week puppy has itchy skin, hair loss, and dandruff-like flakes?

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Hi I have puppy labrador called Zoe. She is 9 weeks old. She is developing a a skin problems. Itching and losing hairs. I checked through the skin and i can see things look like dandruff. Can you please help? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 9 days old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that Zoe is having skin problems! There are a few different things that could cause itching and hair loss with dandruff in a puppy this age. The most common possibilities would be allergies (food allergies, or an allergy to something in the environment), fleas, a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or skin mites (mange). Treatment will depend on what the underlying problem is, so I would recommend having her examined by a vet as soon as you are able to. He/she can do some simple skin tests to help diagnose the problem and get her started on appropriate medication to treat it.

My 9-week puppy has itchy skin, hair loss, and dandruff-like flakes?

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