My dog has a bald spot, should I be worried?

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

No it's probably just a hot spot they can be caused from any number of things just keep and eye on it if it gets bigger it could be mange

Answer by  raun08 (1839)

Is the skin in or around the spot red and irritated, scaly and dry or oozing fluids? Any of the above is a yes. They can be a symptom of mites, allergic reactions, fungus among other things. It's also possible the animal has been rubbing that particular spot repetitively and simply has fleas. A vet check will determine which.

Answer by  doglover55 (126)

If the source of the bald spot in unknown/irritated you should take your dog to the vet. This could be from an old wound or a hotspot.

Answer by  piratewt21 (41)

Maybe, my dog once had a bald spot but it was because he turned out to be allergic to the flea collar we were using.

Answer by  xenobia (36)

You will definitely want to pay attention to the bald spot to see if the dog scratches it a lot. If so, the dog might have a food allergy that is causing scratching.

Answer by  HotWheelz (317)

It depends on how big the bald spot is and where it is located. You also need to know whether or not your dog made that spot or if it happened naturally. You should take your dog to the vet to get checked out, because one possibility is that your dog may have parisites. They may have caused this spot.

Answer by  kimenm (80)

Bald spots in dogs can be triggered by many causes. Some include environmental allergies, food allergies, pregnancy, lice, infections and diseases. See a vet to determine the cause.