My dog (Staffy) has lost a patch of hair on his shoulder.?

My dog started getting irritated on the top of his shoulder. Now he has lost a patch of hair about 5cm by 5cm, now it has gotten worse and has lost his hair all down that leg. it is not irritating him that much, he hardly scratches it but often i see him licking it. The area is not red and does not look to be infected. Does any1 out there know what to do with it? Any good recommended creams, tablets?

My dog (Staffy) has lost a patch of hair on his shoulder.?

And what did the vet have to say about it?

My dog (Staffy) has lost a patch of hair on his shoulder.?

Do you live in the country? This sounds like it could be Ring Worm which is contacted through cattle, don't worry but you will need to get it treated by the vet

My dog (Staffy) has lost a patch of hair on his shoulder.?

P have same problem with my dog.Probably one of two things or both. 1. Dog has allergies( probably to fleas) and has developed yeast infection (Mylasia) (Dog has strong skin odor)

2. Dog has thyroid problems

Cortisone shots shorten dog's life. Ask vet about ketoconizole pills for mylasia and have dog checked for thyroid. My dog had both, but these two meds in combination reversed the hair loss...it tales a long time

My dog (Staffy) has lost a patch of hair on his shoulder.?

My friends dog had this probllem and if you go to the vet they will give you a pill and creme to put on the dog. Your dog will be ok thought or maybe it has a skin condition out of genes? Was her/his mom having this problem? well anyways i hope i help you out. good luck ( :

My dog (Staffy) has lost a patch of hair on his shoulder.?

What kind of food does your dog eat? May be allergies to the food and he has Hot Spots. If that's the case Wellness, Innova, and Solid Gold makes food for animals with allergies. A good one to try if your dog like fish is the Fish and Sweet Potato by Wellness.

If that is the case that he has allergies and you switch his food you should see a big difference in his coat and stools in about two weeks time. Remember to ween him off his old food though. Good Luck :)