Is it normal for my pit bull puppy to have short hair, balding, and bumps?

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My 7 month old pit bull has very short hair almost like she’s balding is that normal? She also has been getting bumps on her. Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 29 days old | 40 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It’s hard to tell from the pictures but it looks like there is a skin infection on Noheas head. An infection could cause bumps and hair loss. A common cause of skin infections in young pit bulls is mange (demodex). These are microscopic mites that don’t cause scratching. I recommend taking Nohea to a vet for a close exam of her skin. They will need to look at cells under the microscope to diagnose this. They can then get her medications to treat the infection and mites if needed. Good luck and kisses to Nohea!

Is it normal for my pit bull puppy to have short hair, balding, and bumps?

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