Thin pink area around dog’s eye

Hi Christina,
From the photo, and what you have described of your six month old Siberian Husky, I would be most concerned about a Zinc deficiency. Other possible problems would be from ringworm (caused by a fungus) and dog mange (caused by Demodex mites).

These last two conditions are diagnosed with skin scraping (for mites) and a fungus culture (for ringworm).

For now, I would work on correcting the diet. DO NOT FEED all DRY DOG FOOD. Add in some raw meat and check out the choices on our 10 Best Dog Food Options page.

Also, supplement his diet with both OrthoMolecular Specialties, Mega C Powder and Missing Link Canine Formula
(both contain Zinc).

If he is to be neutered, I would advise that you DELAY the surgery until he is healthy. And I would not be surprised to learn that this condition started after he received his vaccinations. Disease conditions triggered by vaccinations is called ‘Vaccinosis’.

If he is not improving (or getting worse) in 3-6 weeks with the new diet and supplements, seek the help of a holistic veterinarian. A holistic veterinarian can help with vaccinosis, and also test for ringworm or mange.

Another resource for vets knowledgeable in homeopathy is AVH.org.

Please keep us posted by coming back to this page and clicking the ‘click here to add your own comments’ link below.

Take care,
Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

DISCLAIMER: This educational advice is based on the depth of your question and the picture you submitted. The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.

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I will discuss this with the family tonight and make some changes as well as keep a “close eye” on him. Thank you so very much for taking a look at this and for giving your recommendation.

um may’be he has the maines around that area but it can go from his eye to his whole body cause that’s what happened to my dog or may’be fleas and ticks can be eating around that area ask the vet about this

Dear Anonymous,
You wrote,
“may’be he has the maines around that area but it can go from his eye to his whole body cause that’s what happened to my dog”

I think you are trying to say, the “Mange”. Sorry to hear that your dog had mange. And I did post that in my answer to Christina’s original question.

You also mentioned fleas or ticks being a possibility. Fleas will rarely be found on the head or face of a dog. They are more commonly found over the hindquarters and tail. And usually a dog will be very itchy and do a LOT of scratching. Christina’s dog is NOT scratching.

Ticks remain attached, and are large enough to be visible, so they can be removed.

Thank you for your comments. You also wrote, “ask the vet about this”. I AM a veterinarian.

Dr. Carol Jean Tillman

DISCLAIMER: This educational advice is based on the depth of your question and the picture you submitted. The above should never replace the advice of your local veterinarian, as they have the ability to evaluate your dog in person.

My is having that too im really worried ……could some one please tell me what to do

July 18, 2014

Hi Teresa,

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