Why is my Staffie losing hair behind and in front of his ears?

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!

Hair loss can be caused by a number of things. The most common one would be demodectic mange (caused by the Demodex mite). Other possible causes include fleas, lice, infections, ringworm, and allergies. I would recommend that you have Makivali examined by the vet to make a diagnosis and receive appropriate treatment.

No, this isn't normal, and I would have Brownie seen by a vet first thing tomorrow. This could be due to allergies, an endocrine disorder, ear infection, or insect bites (fleas, mites). The vet can diagnose what is causing her to lose the hair on her ears, and can treat her for it.

This is sometimes an autoimmune disease skin issue so it’s important to have your veterinarian examine Mozzie and not try to treat it like a skin infection at home. I would be concerned that the hair loss might actually be a vasculitis and this can happen with many different kinds of autoimmune diseases. Your vet may have to do bloodwork and potentially even skin biopsies under anesthesia to figure out what’s going on. Hopefully it’s not something major, but the only way to find out is to have him checked out. Good luck!

At first glance this looks like mange (skin mites) or a flea allergy however, there are numerous issues that can cause hair loss in dogs. This does not look like a typical food allergy reaction and actually, food allergies are not that common despite what pet food companies would like you to believe. I think you need to take him to a vet for an exam and some testing. They can tell you more after seeing him in person and getting more history from you.

If Louie has a dilute coat color (blue) then it could be normal for him - some dogs with dilute coats will lose hair on their ears, head and back. If the skin seems red or if there are small scabs or a rash then allergies or external parasites could also be possible. I'd recommend having your vet examine him to make sure there is no evidence of dermatologic disease.

This looks highly suspicious for a demodex mite (non-contagious) problem. A simple skin test through your vet can conrim this. If mites are not the cause, then a skin allergy is at play here. These are both treatable with medications. I hope that things work out for your pet Kendra and that her skin issue resolves soon! Best of luck and take care.