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I have a 7month english bulldog and he has been getting dry patches and loseing hair from his head going down his back. Wondering if anybody had any suggestions
Submitted by Ela1ne (not verified) on November 28, 2009 - 10:10am.
If that's not the problem (Mange) then other possibilities are staphlococci infection (treat with a/b's) or diet (change both protein and starch source) or SFA (see recent discussion yesterday & treatment options) or something not mentioned here. Since mange is the worst problem in terms of possible longevity to overcome, and stress to the dog, seconded by staph infection, I would urge you to have the vet examine the skin, do a microscopic exam of the skin scraping, and consult re further options.
need skin scraping to rule out mites!
If that's not the problem (Mange) then other possibilities are staphlococci infection (treat with a/b's) or diet (change both protein and starch source) or SFA (see recent discussion yesterday & treatment options) or something not mentioned here. Since mange is the worst problem in terms of possible longevity to overcome, and stress to the dog, seconded by staph infection, I would urge you to have the vet examine the skin, do a microscopic exam of the skin scraping, and consult re further options.