Bald Spot under eye

lkellen · 02-23-2013, 03:27 PM

I just noticed this morning that underneath Remy's left eye, there is a small bald patch, but her right eye seems fine. Has this happened to anyone else? Is it something I need to be concerned about/watch for growth/take her in to the vet?

Appreciate any advice!!

you can kind of see it in the above picture. I tried to get as decent pictures as I could, but they sure are a squirmy breed!

Sunflowers · 02-23-2013, 03:42 PM

Could be a scrape, or could be mange.

lkellen · 02-23-2013, 05:34 PM

This might be a dumb question- but I also just switched her food from Purina One Healthy Puppy Chow to Nutro lamb and rice puppy- is this even a good brand to have her on? And could that be a cause of this?

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Courtney · 02-23-2013, 06:02 PM

Is she itching the area, pawing or rubbing?

lkellen · 02-23-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Courtney

Is she itching the area, pawing or rubbing?

I have not seen her doing that. She is acting pretty normal.

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Rerun · 02-24-2013, 08:12 AM

Keep an eye on it for a week or so. If it doesn't go away or progresses I would have a skin scrape done for demodex (a non contagious form or mange). Bald spots under the eye are notoriously demodex.

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lkellen · 02-24-2013, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rerun

Keep an eye on it for a week or so. If it doesn't go away or progresses I would have a skin scrape done for demodex (a non contagious form or mange). Bald spots under the eye are notoriously demodex.

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Thank you! So if it turns out to be demodex, how hard is it to be rid of?

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02-23-2013, 03:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
lkellen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 291	Bald Spot under eye I just noticed this morning that underneath Remy's left eye, there is a small bald patch, but her right eye seems fine. Has this happened to anyone else? Is it something I need to be concerned about/watch for growth/take her in to the vet? Appreciate any advice!! you can kind of see it in the above picture. I tried to get as decent pictures as I could, but they sure are a squirmy breed! __________________ Remington "Remy"(3/4/12) - My little "pistol" came into my life April 17th, and I haven't been happier since! -“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”

02-23-2013, 03:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sunflowers Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 4,668	Could be a scrape, or could be mange. __________________ Norden von Narnia--Hans, dob 1-15-2012 http://pdgf.pitapata.com/uC6lm4.png

02-23-2013, 05:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
lkellen Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 291	Bald Spot under eye This might be a dumb question- but I also just switched her food from Purina One Healthy Puppy Chow to Nutro lamb and rice puppy- is this even a good brand to have her on? And could that be a cause of this? Sent from Petguide.com Free App __________________ Remington "Remy"(3/4/12) - My little "pistol" came into my life April 17th, and I haven't been happier since! -“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.”

02-24-2013, 08:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,988	Bald Spot under eye Keep an eye on it for a week or so. If it doesn't go away or progresses I would have a skin scrape done for demodex (a non contagious form or mange). Bald spots under the eye are notoriously demodex. Sent from Petguide.com Free App

02-23-2013, 06:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Courtney Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,397	Is she itching the area, pawing or rubbing?

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