Chad N. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My 5.5-month-old bulldog/lab mix is losing hair around his eyes and mouth. We've changed his diet to remove chicken and grain, which helped with itching and digestion but not with the hair loss. Should we go back to the vet for a skin scrape for mange, or are there other allergy options we can try before spending the money?

April 23rd, 2024

Patricia K. answered

The hair loss around your dog's eyes and mouth could be due to Demodex mange, which is a common caus...

April 23rd, 2024

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