Is my Chihuahua's bald snout spot mange or walking dandruff?

Hi. At 5 to 6 years old, unless there is something that is decreasing the immune system, it is unlikely. This appears more like a skin infection, possibly related to underlying allergies or food sensitivity. He needs an exam

Poor Tubby. My biggest concern is that this could be demodectic mange (demodex), sarcoptic mange (scabies), or even ringworm. Scabies is usually EXTREMELY itching meaning they usually get distracted by the itch even when they are trying to play. If he isn't that itchy then he likely doesn't have that. Ringworm doesn't always have to be flakey. Demodex is really common in younger dogs and isn't usually very itchy but it can be. Since he is loosing hair, I would have your vet take a look at him. Your vet will be able to determine the cause and get him started on the safest treatment option to help him before he gets worse. I hope this helps!

Hello. Cocoa may have sarcoptic or demodectic mange, both common in puppies & very itchy. Your veterinarian can diagnose this very quickly with a simple skin scrape & once a diagnosis is made, appropriate treatment started. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Mia. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. Demodex is a mite that lives in the hair follicles of dogs. Overgrowths are common in her breed creating bald patches. If this is not the case, then ringworm is another possible cause of hair loss. The veterinarian will examine her and likely recommend skin testing. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Oreo. He will need to see his veterinarian for a simple procedure known as a skin scrape to determine if he has mange or not. The scraping is evaluated under the microscope to look for any mites. If so, treatment will be started. If not, he will likely be checked for ringworm or possibly allergies will be considered. I hope this information helps!

Congratulations on your new puppy! It sounds like Paco needs to trip to the veterinarian to check for mange and other internal and external parasites. Even puppies from good breeders can have mites or worms but especially coming from a bad environment, the risk is higher. Bring a fresh stool sample so Paco can be checked for worms and possibly giardia (depending on where you live). The doctor may recommend a diagnostic called a skin scrape to check for mites and will prescribe appropriate medication if these are found. The doctor will likely also deworm Paco as some worms can be transmitted to humans. Lastly, make sure to feed Paco a high quality diet. I recommend Royal Canin Chihuahua puppy. Its easy to break down and its high calorie so that helps to combat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) which small breed puppies can be prone to. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Piper. I recommend that she sees a veterinarian. Skin disease can be frustrating as many diseases can appear similar. Common cause of hair loss include mites, ringworm and allergies. An allergy can be to something in her diet, environment or even fleas. The veterinarian will examine her and ask questions about her lifestyle. Skin testing may be recommended. Based on these results, treatment can be started. I hope this information helps!