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Why is my dog losing hair around one eye? Allergies or other?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 3 months old | 26 lbs

Hi, I posted earlier.. my dog has been losing hair around her left eye only. We took her to the vet, got a skin scrape test, and were told it was her retina.. the medication prescribed has not been helping her though. I feed her pedigree. I was thinking of buying allergy relief medication incase it’s an allergy that I’m not aware of.. but I’m not sure what to do.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on April 21st, 2020

An allergy would likely cause more general symptoms instead of affecting just one area. Discuss any additional medications with your vet before given any. An e-collar (cone) should be used to prevent pawing. If current therapy is ineffective, consider a recheck with your veterinarian or veterinary ophthalmologist.

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