My dog has bald spots on his head. Is it serious? What's the cause?

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My dog is just over a year old and has these bald spots on the side of his head. I don't know what it is. Please help. The huge one is fresh. The other two have healed. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 75 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

They look a bit like hotspots. I would recommend having Roscoe examined by a vet to see what is going on, and more importantly, what may be causing it. It could be allergies, fleas, or an ear infection.

My dog has bald spots on his head. Is it serious? What's the cause?

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