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dog losing hair after malnutrition2007-11-25 3:00:59

about 3 weeks a family member got a wild hair and moved, leaving their golden retriever behind. when i heard about this i went and got the dog, which couldnt hardly walk because of its lack of energy, limping on its front legs, and had a big patch of hair missing on its upper back with scabs all over, and one swollen raised lump in that same hairless area. since ive been feeding the dog the last couple days its energetic again and able to walk fine, but the hair problem still persists. i dont have money to take somebody elses dog to the vet as my own dog costs enough, so does anybody know what condition this is and how i can treat it?

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it sounds like mange to me. u say u can't afford another dog, so either find it a new home or take it to the pound so he can get some medical attention as he really needs it. i don't think there is anything in the pet stored u can buy but take him there and see if u can afford some otc meds. , if they have anything.good luck

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I agree it sounds like mange. It is sad that it was left.

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i don't really know but this is a very dangerous situation

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As the others mentioned, it is probably mange. You can go to a farm supply store and get a mange dip. It will work on the sarcoptic mange and on fleas and ticks if it has any. It doesn't cost very much. I would try that first. you will have to do 2-3 applications. If it doesn't cure it, you will either have to take him to the vet or give him to the ASPCA or someone who can care for it.

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It could be mange, but a vet really needs to check. There are several forms of mange, a couple which are highly contagious and one that is hereditary and not contagious.