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Why is my 4-month-old German Shepherd losing hair and has rashes?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 2 days old

My 4 month old german sheapard is having a lot of hair loss from his face and body and some sort of rashes are being formed . What can i do

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 4th, 2020

This looks like mange. I suggest you take Max to your vet for an exam. They can get you a diagnosis and the proper treatment. If it is mange there are no over the medications for it. You will have to get medications from your vet.

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