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My dog's leg hair won't grow back after shaving, with a pink spot.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 11 years and 10 months old | 64 lbs

She was shaved months ago and hair in area has not regrown ( large portion of back leg) with pink spot in center ( half dollar size). Vet ruled out ringworm, hotspot, and insect bite. Area of hairloss is growing, area in center and skin in area looks dry but not crusty. Area has a cellophane appearance. No raised portions, no fluid or scabs. No injures or wounds to area, can’t reach it to lick and alternates the sides she lays on . Other leg is clear. Bloodwork is all normal otherwise healthy.

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Dr. Elizabeth

Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on November 6th, 2017

That area on Ares looks inflamed and the skin looks thickened. This is generally a sign of a chronic irritation. Did she have the spot before the shaving? Has she been vaccinated in the past 6 months for rabies? You could try applying a topical steroid that you could get from her doctor and this may help. I have seen pets develop irritated areas and the cause has never been determined. A biopsy is always to option to know for sure what you have going on. I would talk to her doctor about the rabies vaccine, the topical cream and a biopsy. Best of luck!
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