My dog has a bald spot with scabs. Why isn't hair growing back?

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SMALL BALD SPOT THOUGHT AT FIRST A LUMP OF HAIR TAKEN WHEN PLAYING A BIT ROUGH WITH OTHER DOG. hAIR NOT GROWN BACK AND NOW SEEMS A LITTLE SCABBY. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 60 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Scabbing/hair loss can be caused by a number of things including infections from bacteria/yeast/fungus on the skin, allergies, metabolic changes internally, wounds or scratches, parasites, and more. Making sure Rosie is on a good monthly flea and tick preventive may help if you see parasites. If the area is not improving or is expanding in size it is best to have your vet take a look. They may recommend taking a skin scraping of the area to have it tested for possible causes. Be sure to also let your vet know of any other changes such as changes in appetite or energy levels. As some infections can be contagious to other pets and people, washing your hands after handling the area is best to help minimize spread.

My dog has a bald spot with scabs. Why isn't hair growing back?

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