Hair Loss and Small Bumps on a 5-Month-Old Bulldog

Hair loss with small bumps on the head and back of a young bulldog is most often demodectic mange or a bacterial skin infection of the hair follicles. Both are common in puppies of this breed and usually respond well to treatment. Ringworm and allergies are other possibilities.

A skin scraping and a skin swab at your vet are quick and inexpensive and tell you what it is. Modern anti-parasite medicines clear demodex very effectively.

Until she is seen, use a gentle puppy shampoo, keep her on good flea control and don't use human creams. See your vet sooner if the bumps spread, crust, ooze or itch a lot.

See puppy mange.

This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.