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Bald spot coming back on my dog after four years?

Hello DS, I'm aware of what time it is, I just need to make this quick.

Earlier tonight I was brushing my dog with an average brush then a flea comb. After a little over half an hour I had a pile of shed hair bigger then my hand. That's normal for her, she's a beagle/Italian greyhound mix, she sheds a lot every year. What concerned me was that it had numerous skin flakes in it. She has dandruff, but it hasn't gotten this bad.

Four years ago she had an allergic reaction to something, and got a HUGE bold spot on her thigh, which went away after we applied something (I don't remember what) the vet gave us. Today I was looking at her and it's coming back. I thought it was just the food, (back then it was Gravy Train.. -.-) until it came back today. Now she gets TOTW Wetlands formula and we alternate between that and the High Prairie.

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She's only allergic to grains (not poultry or beef or any meat), except for rice and she never even gets that. And my other dog gets the exact same thing and his skin is perfect, and they have about the same allergies.

We're taking her to the vet Wednesday, and we're taking the handful of fur I combed so they can have a look, but I was wondering if anyone may know what it was already or they've had something reoccurring like this before.

Thanks!

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    10 years ago
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    only 20% of allergies in dogs are food related.. the remaining 80% is environmental.

    Is the 'bald spot' really a 'hot spot'? Hot spots are caused by underlying allergies. Also keep in mind that dogs can develop allergies over time to different proteins.. maybe it's time to switch to a novel source.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    It sounds time-honored to me. an outstanding sort of furry canine shed in chunks. i understand our chow blend did. Is it comfortable, 'fluffy' fur? comfortable fur often sheds in chunks and could be no longer something to stress approximately. as long as there are actually not any balding spots, it extremely is going to be fantastically time-honored. in case you're in touch, only deliver him to the vet. i would not agonize, yet then lower back i'm no longer there to look on the canine. only right of success.

  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    use the dandruff helping shampoo stuff and see what happens and seeing the vet will be great for her p.s. I love animals I got 3 dogs of my own

  • 10 years ago

    It should grow back, don't worry.

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