Patchy Dog Hair Loss on the Anterior Neck

Hi Frank,
Great photo of the area in question. There are a number of different causes for the type of hair loss you are seeing.

In a 1.5 year old ‘Blue’ Great Dane with hair loss and no itching, I would want to rule out infection from ringworm, or mites, such as Demodex. See our page on Dog Skin Conditions for more details on diagnosis of these.

Also, I would like to rule out nutritional deficiency. The Fromm Adult Dog Diet looks fabulous and includes fatty acids plus probiotics and all of the vitamins and minerals a dog would need.

But your dog is a ‘Blue’ Great Dane. Genetically, the blue color is prone to having more skin ailments than the other Danes that are black or Harlequin in color. Due to his large size, it would be prohibitive to put him on an all raw diet, but perhaps you could add some raw meat (No raw pork or raw fish), or perhaps 2-3 heaping Tbsps of raw chicken, turkey or beef to each meal daily.

Check our Raw Natural Dog Food Diet page to get some ideas regarding a raw diet.

Lastly, I would be concerned if the hair loss started after receiving a vaccination of some kind. Vaccinosis in dogs (and humans also) is a condition that can lead to chronic illness but can be treated with homeopathy. You should seek out the help of a holistic veterinarian for help in this matter.

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Take care,
Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

DISCLAIMER: The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.

Related Pages:
– Ask a Vet Online Library – Dog Hair Loss Section,
– Dog Skin Conditions,
– Dog Itchy Skin,
– Dog Skin Rash,
– Dog Skin Allergies,
– Ask a Vet Online Library – Dog Skin Rashes, Marks, Spots, Lesions & Patches (including itchy skin and mange) Section

Did you ever figure out what was causing this hair loss? My dog has the exact same skin issue as your dog and looks identical to the picture.