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DateJun 1, 2023
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeDog
TopicLoosing hair on tail and face

Question:
Hello, my dog is loosing hair mostly on the tail and face. It does not seem itchy or anxious, it is also eating well. What could be the reason for that? Maybe mites or parasites? Thank you for your time.
Answer:
Hey! This could be Demodex mites or something else. I would try giving your dog a Bravecto (flea tick and mite) anti parasite pill and see if this fixes it after 1 month. Your pet may also need antibiotics. I would bring him/her to a local veterinarian. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer PLEASE CHECK OUT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvlURdNKSJ2oRbzUB1_JQw
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DateMay 7, 2023
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeDog
TopicItching

Question:
Hlo doctor, my name is Shivam Rana & i am from India. I have a pet dog named Shadow of rottweiler breed. Due to itching he loss his hair from back and from above the tail and also bleeding from that part. Please suggest me a good treatment for him. Thank you 🙏
Answer:
HEY! I made an entire YouTube video on treatment for bad or itchy skin in dogs. You most likely need antibiotics which you will have to get from your local doctor. Dogs can take Clavamox or Amoxicillin 5mg per pound of body weight. Twice a day. for 10 days. This will help skin also! THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO I MADE WILL HELP YOU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4gwvTm0VqM&t=4s
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DateApr 4, 2023
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeCat
TopicFixed cat

Question:
I had my female cat fixed last year. , and her hair has not grown back yet completely. And it's even thinning period is there something that I can give her for treatment?
Answer:
Hey! If you can write back with what breed you cat is this may help me more. Alopecia or hair balding or hair loss in cats can be from allergies, hormone disease or excessive grooming from behavioral issues or itching from fleas. I suggest going to your local veterinarian for a quick physical exam and see what he/she thinks. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer
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DateFeb 17, 2023
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeDog
TopicHusky

Question:
I just adopted a 5 year old husky and I live in Puerto Rico . Which food is best for him ? He does not eat a lot and treats does not interest him. He run in the garden and we walk 2 hours everyday . He eeems very happy
Answer:
Hey! I like Blue Buffalo, Hills, Royal Canin, Purina diets are all really good food to feed them. I like to use canned wet dog food if they are picky eaters to mix in with the kibble. For weight gain you can feed them cooked chicken with rice too. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer
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DateFeb 12, 2023
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeDog
TopicItchy skin

Question:
My puppy is 9 months old and only weights 3lb and has a few sores where she's scratching and biting her skin and has a little hair loss, she has no fleas
Answer:
Hey! I suggest bathing your puppy and then definitely making sure she got a dose of Frontline flea/tick medication which is very safe for puppies. Puppies actually are naturally itchy. But make sure she doesn't have an ear infection or any skin infections. I also recommend brining your puppy to your local veterinary office for them to physically examine your pet. I hope this helps! Dr.Lindsay Butzer MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4gwvTm0VqM&t=96s
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DateJan 10, 2023
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeDog
TopicStaph infection

Question:
I adopted a 4 year old German Shepard, who seems to have a infected looking area above his tail on his lower back. I believe it's a staph infection, but he's making it worse. What medication would you give him?
Answer:
Hey! German Shepherds are prone to skin infections and hot spots and you most likely need antibiotics such as Clavamox 375mg twice a day for 14 days or Simplicef 200mg once a day for 10 days to clear this up. Please go to the vets online at Vetster.com and they can prescribe you medication through PetMeds.com. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer
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DateNov 16, 2022
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeCat
Topicbald spots losing hair

Question:
what do you think that is?
Answer:
There are so many causes of alopecia (allergies, hypothyroidism, demodex, ringworm, pyoderma, etc etc) you really need to determine an underlying cause because all of these are treated very differently. Here is a link to our article about hair loss, various causes and potential treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/dog-cat-hair-loss-18.html
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DateOct 24, 2022
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeOther
Topicskin peels and hair loss and losing weight

Question:
I have a dog that had itchy skin and the skin gets peels off and the hair loss. looks like eczema and I tried to give omega to help him but did not work, one of the vet gave me the shampoo and medicine to treat him but did not work and it got worse after use. He is now losing weight and he is too skinny. I fed him meat base and he does eat well but not gain any weight. I tried many dry foods too just in case if he has allergy. But did not work. Again, he eats well but does not gain weight. He wants to drink water consistently. Please help me.. I can't afford hospital bills.. But I love my dog and wants to help him...
Answer:
He has so many different things going on (skin issues, weight loss, increased thirst, etc.) he may have many different things going on so your veterinarian really needs to run some some tests so that you know what you are treating. The weight loss and increased thirst are suggestive of diabetes or Cushings, but there are many other possibilities as well.
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DateSep 18, 2022
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeDog
TopicBumps and air on his back and hair loss

Question:
My dog has bumps on his lower back and he's very sore to the touch and he's losing hair on his thighs and lower back I barely touch him and hair just falls out quickly
Answer:
There are many things that cause skin problems like this (allergies, mange, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.html
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DateSep 2, 2022
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeDog
TopicSkin discoloration

Question:
heart worm, Gabapentin made hair fall out, regrowth but skin has large brown patches. What is going on?
Answer:
There are so many causes of this type of lesion (allergies, hypothyroidism, demodex, ringworm, pyoderma, etc etc) you really need to determine an underlying cause because all of these are treated very differently. Here is a link to our article about hair loss, various causes and potential treatment options, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/dog-cat-hair-loss-18.html
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DateAug 31, 2022
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeDog
TopicLarge begle

Question:
I think he might have mange
Answer:
There are many conditions that can look like mange (allergies, two kinds of mange, ringworm, pyoderma, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.html Then here is a link to our article about demodectic mange: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/mange
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DateAug 2, 2022
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeDog
TopicHelp my dog

Question:
My dog has this little red blister bumps all over,flack dandruff skin hair lost and she is hot to touch
Answer:
There are many things that cause lesions like this (allergies, mange, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.htm
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DateJul 8, 2022
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeDog
TopicCut

Question:
My dog crate the back of his leg on the tile and got a scab started bleeding put Neosporin but I feel like it’s a little bit swollen so just wondering what to put
Answer:
Diluted betadine solution is a little stronger: flush with it then apply your neosporin. Dilute it down to "weak tea consistency" - if it is too strong, it will sting and irritate rather than helping. Then if that isn't helping, see your veterinarian for stronger treatment options.
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DateJun 30, 2022
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeDog
TopicHair Loss

Question:
my dog is losing his hair under both front legs and his bloodwork came back negative for mange what can i use he is on apopquel
Answer:
If he is negative for mange and your veterinarian prescribed Apoquel, it sounds like he has allergies. Allergies can be frustrating because they continue to recur until you figure out what they are allergic to and often it is multiple things. The good thing is that there are a LOT of treatment options available now, many more than are listed in this article but here is a link to our article about treating allergies which starts by discussing "avoiding allergens" and lists many over-the-counter and prescription treatment options: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.htm
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DateJun 18, 2022
CategoryHair Loss
Pet TypeCat
TopicPulling out fur

Question:
My female cat pulls out her fur only on one side of her body! What May cause this
Answer:
There are many things that can potentially cause this (allergies, mange, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.htm