My dog is losing fur around his eyes. Should I take him to the vet now?

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I think Spooky is starting to lose fur around the eyes. He also has tiny bald spots in some places. He was having trouble getting up and climbing stairs but since we brought him to our new house he seemed to get better and we dismissed it as him being sad because he was far from us but now I'm getting worried again. I'm taking him to the vet next Saturday but I'm wondering if I should take him earlier. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 26 days old | 55 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

The loss of hair around the eyes is most likely cause by a skin mite called demodex, it's quite common especially in young dogs, treatment is also quite simple, take him to your vet (not urgent) and your vet will prescribe the treatment for you.

My dog is losing fur around his eyes. Should I take him to the vet now?

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