My dog has a bald spot on his tail. What's the cause and treatment?

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my dog has a small bald patch on his tail he does not appear to be licking or biting it, what treatment can i get to restore his hair on the bald spot. Pet's info: Dog | Rat Terrier | Male | neutered | 2 years and 8 months old | 25 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

A bald spot could be caused by allergies, skin infection, mites, ringworm, etc. You could bath him with a medicated dog shampoo and see if that helps. If not, have your vet examine him to determine the cause. He may need an antibiotic, anti-histamine, corticosteroid, or other medications to help treat the problem. You could also add Free Form Snip Tips to his diet and see if that helps to keep his skin and coat healthy.

My dog has a bald spot on his tail. What's the cause and treatment?

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