My 10 week old puppy, who seems otherwise to be doing fine, looks like she might be losing a little fur on her face, between her nose and eyes, and maybe a little on her cheeks.

Is this relatively normal or something that requires attention, medical or otherwse?

Thanks

Take the puppy into the vet. If something is concerning you it needs to be addressed by a professional.
What does the skin look like where the fur loss is?

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I Brew

Go to the vet. Puppies can get demodectic mange that causes hair loss in those areas, and it is sometimes the sign of an underlying condition.

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Yes, sounds exactly what a previous puppy of mine had when he had demodectic mange. It sounds worse than it is, but just take him to the vet for the proper medicine and bath soap.

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I was going to say demodex as well- so get your pup to the vet

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Or ringworm. Please go to the vet.

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I agree-demodetic mange was my first thought as well. It's not contagious but best to get it under control sooner rather than later, if that is what it is.

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Linda
Tahnee Golden Retrievers

OK...Got an appointment for tomorrow morning. In the mean time, I tried to snap this while she was sleeping. Does this look like the mange you guys are referring to?

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I agree with the demodectic mange consensus. I believe it is something she would have gotten from her mother. A simple skin scrape will tell you. And from the picture it looks like a possibility! My bf's blue heeler had it and they put her on a daily ivermectin regimen for 45 days and she's free of it now!

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Just learn from my mistake... If they put her on ivermectin, don't give her a heartworm treatment this month!

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