Why is my bulldog losing hair on his back, not itching, and healing?

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Hi, my bulldog has had a patch of hair loss on his back for the last few weeks. It's grown back in the middle a little He's not aggtivated by it and does not itch or bother him at all. I put cream and coconut oil on it. Any advice? Thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Bulldog | Male | neutered | 2 years and 10 months old | 60 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

That spot on Harvey could be several things including allergies, skin mites, bacterial infection or ringworm (which humans can get). Hopefully this is a good sign that his body is fighting the cause since it appears to be healing. There are a couple things you can do at home and they can help but they may not address the underlying cause. You can try adding in an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for dogs, this can help improve the skin health. You can wash the lesion once a day (not his whole body, just the lesions). You can apply a dab of organic coconut oil once a day and rub in well (do not allow him to lick the area afterwards). Also protect the area from trauma by having your pup wear an elizabethan collar at all times. If the lesion do not start improving within a week or if it is getting worse, have him examined by the veterinarian. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why is my bulldog losing hair on his back, not itching, and healing?

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