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Why is my 6-month Great Dane puppy suddenly missing fur on her leg?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Great Dane | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 28 days old | 55 lbs

Penny, my 6 month old great dane, woke up this morning with this bald spot on her back left leg. I'm not sure what it is?

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on October 9th, 2018

This looks like it’s from and injury that had a scab over it and now the scab has fallen off. I expect this to heal and the fur to grow back in in a week or two. The skin itself looks healthy. If this isn’t healing by then please take her in for a veterinary exam and treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Penny.

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