I just got a 7 month old german shepherd and I noticed she is getting a bald spot on her head what would cause this
My Dog Has Bald Spots What's A Good Thing To Put On Them?
To treat bald spot in dogs, first of all cause of this condition should be investigated. This can be done by the vets. You can not treat bald spots in you dog without treating root cause. This condition in dogs can be due to many reasons like
1. Flea allergy
2. Allergy to pollens, molds, and foods
3. Mange
4. Lice infestation
5. Bacterial infection of skin
6. Ringworm infection
7. Cushing's disease
8. Hormonal imbalances
9. Autoimmune skin diseases
So, to find out root cause and proper treatment, take your dog to vet.
1. Flea allergy
2. Allergy to pollens, molds, and foods
3. Mange
4. Lice infestation
5. Bacterial infection of skin
6. Ringworm infection
7. Cushing's disease
8. Hormonal imbalances
9. Autoimmune skin diseases
So, to find out root cause and proper treatment, take your dog to vet.
Just put some regular lotion, if she goes out, make sure there is sunscreen. Also check with a pharmacist, they often will have good suggestions. One good cream which is really thick but affordable is zincofax, often used for diaper rash as well as prevention of sunburn. I am sure you have seen these people on tv with white cream on their noses in the summer, that is what that is