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The Miniature Schnauzer is a smallest dog in the Schnauzer breed and originated in the mid-to-late 19th Century from Germany. The Miniature Schnauzer is a cross between the Standard Schnauzer and other smaller breeds such as the Poodle. A miniature Schnauzer is a spunky, but aloof dog who does things their own way. They tend to be good guard dogs without the tendency to bite.
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Just a quick question and hopefully nothing to worry about, so I'm just putting it out there. I noticed today that Sasha seems to have a little bald spot underneath her right eye (or left side as you look at her), I only noticed it this morning. The eye itself isn't red, she doesn't seem bothered by it so I'm not worried as such, I just wondered how it could have happened?
Her diet hasn't changed, she went to the groomers just before Xmas but I don't recall seeing this after that visit so I am assuming it's new.
A few pics below that hopefully allow you to see what I mean:
If you click on one of the images then select 'zoom' you can see it better.
Mike, could be demodex (eyelash mite). Off to vets for little Sasha I think for a scrape. Take a look at the attached link to see if any similar. I think there could be a number of causes but vet can advise.
mikegoodson1 wrote: ↑01 Jan 2019, 17:43
Hi everyone,
Just a quick question and hopefully nothing to worry about, so I'm just putting it out there. I noticed today that Sasha seems to have a little bald spot underneath her right eye (or left side as you look at her), I only noticed it this morning. The eye itself isn't red, she doesn't seem bothered by it so I'm not worried as such, I just wondered how it could have happened?
Her diet hasn't changed, she went to the groomers just before Xmas but I don't recall seeing this after that visit so I am assuming it's new.
A few pics below that hopefully allow you to see what I mean:
If you click on one of the images then select 'zoom' you can see it better.
Thanks
Mike
Whatever it is Mike, it's good that you have picked it up early and I agree with Julie, a visit to the vet is your best course of action. All the best.
We have booked an appointment this afternoon at 3pm when my wife will take Sasha to our vets. Hopefully it's nothing too serious and it's just caused by Sasha tearing around somewhere. She is like a tracker dog when out on walks, nose to the ground and in and out of woodland chasing squirrels and birds with Oscar trailing along behind her
Good news back from the vets, it isn't mites thankfully but apparently a scratch and the eye itself is okay - thanks for your help
Sasha and Oscar do play quite rough sometimes (or it appears so to me) so maybe it happened then or like I said previously, when Sasha was tearing around through the woods.
Rosie and Edie play very rough too and although Rosie has the weight advantage, Edie has the determination and never backs down! Every now and then she forgets herself and challenges me and I stop what I'm doing and say in a gentle voice - "You don't do that to Dad". She rolls onto her back for a tummy tickle
Country Girl at Heart (Molly) 8 April 2003 - 22 December 2018
mikegoodson1 wrote: ↑02 Jan 2019, 15:43
Good news back from the vets, it isn't mites thankfully but apparently a scratch and the eye itself is okay - thanks for your help
Sasha and Oscar do play quite rough sometimes (or it appears so to me) so maybe it happened then or like I said previously, when Sasha was tearing around through the woods.
Great news Mike, it has fair cheered me up. I'm sure you are already counting it as one of your better Christmas presents.
Definitely a relief and a great present but like you said Julie, £40 consultation fee later and apparently Sasha was scared stiff in there and shaking, so not even a great afternoon out for her but the main thing is, she is all good
mikegoodson1 wrote: ↑03 Jan 2019, 10:19
Definitely a relief and a great present but like you said Julie, £40 consultation fee later and apparently Sasha was scared stiff in there and shaking, so not even a great afternoon out for her but the main thing is, she is all good
£40? - a bargain. I never get out of our vets with anthing less than a number starting with a 6.
Country Girl at Heart (Molly) 8 April 2003 - 22 December 2018
mikegoodson1 wrote: ↑03 Jan 2019, 10:19
Definitely a relief and a great present but like you said Julie, £40 consultation fee later and apparently Sasha was scared stiff in there and shaking, so not even a great afternoon out for her but the main thing is, she is all good
£40? - a bargain. I never get out of our vets with anthing less than a number starting with a 6.
with Oscar trailing along behind her 
