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My Panzer has been chewing his rear around the base of his tail now for a couple weeks. so much that there are quarter sized bald spots on either side. He did have a few fleas from the neighbor's yard, but that's been two weeks ago, and he's been treated and declared flea free.

We give him baths at least once every 4-7 days w/an oatmeal based shampoo that my vet recommended since beagles are notorious for skin issues.

He's acting like there's somethin' really bothering him back there, so it's doesn't appear to be any kind of nervous tic or anything. He's a very beautiful dog and these bald spots are growing.....any suggestions?

>>My Panzer has been chewing his rear around the base of his tail now for a couple weeks. so much that there are quarter sized bald spots on either side. He did have a few fleas from the neighbor's yard, but that's been two weeks ago, and he's been treated and declared flea free.
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>>We give him baths at least once every 4-7 days w/an oatmeal based shampoo that my vet recommended since beagles are notorious for skin issues.
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>>He's acting like there's somethin' really bothering him back there, so it's doesn't appear to be any kind of nervous tic or anything. He's a very beautiful dog and these bald spots are growing.....any suggestions?

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Bald spots are serious, and skin infections from serious itching and scratching can lead to very deep infection. Time to get back to the veterinarian. Skin problems often have to managed rather than being cured. The vet can't help until you take the dog back so the vet can see what's going on. Some dogs benefit from referral to a veterinary dermatology specialist, which your vet can arrange if it is indicated.
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Kathy Diamond Davis, author, "Therapy Dogs: Training Your Dog to Reach Others," 2nd edition, and the free Canine Behavior Series at www.veterinaryforum.com

Even though Panzer may be flea free, he might just be allergic to the flea bites and that wouldn't disappear so quickly and could cause some discomfort. Allergies in dogs can lead to serious problems, you should have Panzer tested for any possible allergies.
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