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mosa77
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Name:
Stephanie

dog scratching out hair

I checked my dog this morning and she has a bald spot on her back and it is all irrattated and red it is probably about an inch long? i dont see any fleas on her and she is treated for flea but she just keeps scratching and biting at that area i feel soo bad does anyone know what this could be and how to treat it until i can get an appointment at the vet?tia

Posted 7/14/07 5:48 PM
 
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MrsFlatbread
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Member since 6/06

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Name:
Baby Momma

Re: dog scratching out hair

it's called a "hot spot" Sometimes its due to allergies or a bug bite that they keep scratching until the hair falls out. The vet will usually give them a cortizone shot and some cream for the spot.

Posted 7/15/07 12:11 AM
 

RadioLau
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Member since 4/07

2179 total posts

Name:
Laura

Re: dog scratching out hair

A medicated bath will soothe it also.

Posted 7/15/07 3:12 AM
 
 

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