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Health / Re: bald spot on tail

« on: April 09, 2013, 07:23:22 AM »

I just don't trust any of the vets around here to know much about chinchillas so I know I am going to get the run around and waste my money. I've known people with rabbits, a more common pet, who have been in that situation. I was hoping to self diagnose and figure out if any medication was necessary so that I can know that I am getting the correct treatment.

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Health / Re: bald spot on tail

« on: April 08, 2013, 08:52:43 PM »

I noticed the spot is getting larger now.  There is a red spot that looks almost like a cut, but other than that the skin looks healthy. I believe the original spot is starting to slowly sprout some hair, so I am guessing my original theory of fur biting is sounding the most likely, and she probably nicked herself a little.

Does anyone else have any input?  Anyone with a similar experience?

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Health / Re: bald spot on tail

« on: March 28, 2013, 06:37:17 PM »

It definitely looks shorter in the picture than in real life, but I do believe it is on the shorter side. It's not from handling because I don't handle her by the tail. Could possibly be fur slip from something else, maybe

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Health / Re: bald spot on tail

« on: March 28, 2013, 03:41:43 PM »

Here's a quick photo of the spot

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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!