Why is my 4-month German Shepherd puppy losing hair and 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 and please do prescribe the medicines needed as no vetinary hospitals are open due to the covid 19 lockdown
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Published on April 4th, 2020
Those spots on Max could be several things including fleas, allergies, skin mites, bacterial infection or ringworm (which humans can get). 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 may also try changing his diet to something like Royal Canin or Nutro as they are aimed at skin health. You can wash the lesions once a day (not his whole body, just the lesions). Also protect the area from trauma by having your pup wear an elizabethan collar at all times. If the lesions do not start improving within a week or if they are getting worse, have him examined by the veterinarian. You will need to speak with a local veterinarian for medications. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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Published on July 1st, 2017
The lesions on Leah's skin looks most suspicious for a bacterial skin infection, which most commonly occurs secondary to underlying allergies to fleas, food or the environment. I'm glad to hear that she is receiving flea prevention, but make sure trust you are using a high quality product, such as Nexgard, Bravecto or K9 Advantix II. You can try bathing Leah in a medicated shampoo (here is one example: http://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=27982). However, if the lesions persist or worsen, she will need to go to her vet for further evaluation because oral antibiotics may be needed. I hope that all goes well!
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