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Why is my dog losing hair above his eye? What's the problem?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Male | 2 years and 7 months old | 24 lbs

Sheru my pet is having hair fall from childhood but now approx from a month, above the left eye his hairs are going on reducing day by day

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 30th, 2019

This looks a lot like demodectic mange (mites). If it is, this spot may resolve on it's own. If it does not, then you need to have Sheru seen by your vet. Do not apply anything topically as it is so close to his eye - many medications are toxic if they get in the eye so you are best to leave it be.

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