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My dog has a bald spot on her tail. Is it from a past flea problem?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

I just got trooper on December 30th. She has this bald spot on her tail, and she had fleas when I got her. I got rid of the fleas. Could this bald spot just be from fleas?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 4th, 2017

Congrats on your new dog! Yes, the bald spot on Trooper could be due to fleas, as she would bite at the area due to itching. It will take about a month or so for the fur to grow back in. Should it not how any signs of fur growth in that time, I would recommend having her checked out by a vet.

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