Why is my dog's fur thinning with bare spots on her head and back?

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My redbone coonhound who is almost 8 mos., started about 2 wks ago with a thinning of her fur on her head and a little on her back. There are pin point bare spots.also. Pet's info: Dog | Redbone Coonhound | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 24 days old | 50 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Daisy Doodle may be suffering from a mite infection (either demodicosis or a sarcoptes mite infection). The hair loss on the back and head would point to that. This could also be a fungal or bacterial infection. Best to have your veterinarian examine your dog's skin. A mite infection is easily treated with either an avermectin injection or Bravecto chew (which also protects against fleas and ticks), a fungal infection will need fungicidal medication and a bacterial infection is usually cured with prescription antibiotics.

Why is my dog's fur thinning with bare spots on her head and back?

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