Dr. Roy Kraemer Staff asked 6 years ago
Baby bulldog was born with a diamond on his head
Dr. Kraemer
My baby bully was born with a diamond on his head. Hello, I contacted you last week from Texas about my baby bully, born 10 days ago, with a hairless diamond-shaped area on his head.
You asked that I post a picture. I would appreciate any input about his condition.
Dr. Roy Kraemer Staff answered 6 years ago
Answer for Baby Bully born with a Hairless Diamond on his Head
DEAR SHERRY
It's hard to know without conducting some diagnostic tests, but I would not be overall concerned about it. From the photo, I cannot detect a swell redness or discoloration.
Answer for Baby Bully born with a Hairless Diamond on his Head CAUSE:
- Demodex mites: they get from their mom
- Vascular Defect:
- Bacteria: less likely
Answer for Baby Bully born with a Hairless Diamond on his Head DIAGNOSIS
The only way to find out what it is will be to run some diagnostic tests. I would start with a skin scrape to rule out demodex (red mite)
Other recommended diagnostic tests are:
- cytology
- biopsy
- fungal culture DTM, etc. t
Answer for Baby Bully born with a Hairless Diamond on his Head BIRTH DEFECT
It might be some "vascularization birth defect" bolding problem (focal poor blood supply, thus the bold spot).
Answer for Baby Bully born with a Hairless Diamond on his Head BULLDOG THERAPEUTICS
For now, you can wipe with a bully antiseptic wipe
Keep me posted, very sweet pups
Sincerely
Dr. Kraemer, Vet4Bulldog
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Important: this answer is educational and is not a diagnosis or a treatment plan for your own dog. It is not a substitute for a veterinary examination, diagnosis or treatment.
