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Dog has small black spots and hair loss around eyes

Causes of hair loss around dog eyes:

There are bacterial infections or mite infections that can cause redness and hair loss around a dog's eyes. It is necessary to bring the dog to a pet hospital for a microscope examination to rule out mite infections and also choose to perform bacterial cultures to identify the pathogenic bacteria. If there are mites, oral mite killers can be given, along with specialized pet antibiotics. For bacterial infections, topical antibacterial drugs are needed, along with oral antibiotics.

Classification of dog eye hair loss:

There are normal and abnormal cases. Normal situation: Hair loss and thinning of hair occur during spring and autumn seasons, and the hair color and quantity of older dogs decrease. Abnormal cases: Overly salty diet, skin allergies, eye inflammation, and parasites. Bacteria, fungi, and mites in daily life can infect dogs, causing hair loss around the eyes, as well as itching and anxiety in dogs.

Symptoms of dog eye fungal infection:

Dog eye fungal infections usually cause hair loss and skin itching around the eyes. In dogs with lighter fur, the skin may turn red and flake off. Using a Wood's lamp, you can see green fluorescence around the eyes, and fungal spores can be seen under microscope examination. If suspected fungal infection, visit the hospital promptly, as fungal skin diseases are stubborn and require a long treatment cycle.

Dog eye hair loss and redness:

  1. Inflammation and hair loss caused by environmental stimuli, such as dog fights or injuries from foreign objects, require wound disinfection and medication.
  2. Redness and hair loss caused by bacteria, fungi, and parasites. In this case, the owner should observe if there are crusts, scales, and tinea symptoms on other parts of the dog. If so, the owner should take the dog to the hospital promptly and schedule regular deworming.
  3. Allergic reaction to dog food, bring the dog to the pet hospital to check for allergens and inject anti-allergic needles. Install an Elizabeth collar to prevent the dog from touching the inflamed area with its paws.