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Health / bald spot on tail
« on: March 28, 2013, 03:37:56 PM »
Hi all, I am new to this forum so please forgive me if this topic has been covered before.
I recently noticed that my chin has a bald spot at the base of her tail. I did some research and from what I've read it seems like there are three possibilities: ringworm, mites, or fur chewing. She has been acting normal (eating, playing, etc) so I don't think she is sick. The spot isn't red, just normal looking, whiteish skin with no flakes or anything. I did notice her with her face near the area once but she moved before I could get a closer look at if she was chewing it. Do you think it would be possible that she was going near the spot because it is bothering her or does this sound like purely fur chewing? Her surroundings haven't changed at all so I don't see this as being stress related, so the only thing I can think of is boredom, I guess.
Does this sound like fur chewing to anyone? I just want to make sure she isn't sick. I will try to get a photo of the spot on here if I can. Thanks!
I recently noticed that my chin has a bald spot at the base of her tail. I did some research and from what I've read it seems like there are three possibilities: ringworm, mites, or fur chewing. She has been acting normal (eating, playing, etc) so I don't think she is sick. The spot isn't red, just normal looking, whiteish skin with no flakes or anything. I did notice her with her face near the area once but she moved before I could get a closer look at if she was chewing it. Do you think it would be possible that she was going near the spot because it is bothering her or does this sound like purely fur chewing? Her surroundings haven't changed at all so I don't see this as being stress related, so the only thing I can think of is boredom, I guess.
Does this sound like fur chewing to anyone? I just want to make sure she isn't sick. I will try to get a photo of the spot on here if I can. Thanks!