K Kitcat920 Member Joined Apr 14, 2020 Messages 24 Location Maryland Oct 2, 2020 #1 Hi my dwarf rat who is about 6-8 months old has started to lose hair around his tail. I was wondering if it’s anything to worry about. He doesn’t scratch and there are no scabs. Is this normal? Attachments FB53DBCA-59AC-4CCD-AAF3-AF692B494636.jpeg 36.2 KB · Views: 126 0497ED50-47B0-4CB2-9507-661F34A44940.jpeg 26.5 KB · Views: 120 A6C2030C-178A-4C08-8027-C87DDAE490C3.jpeg 36.3 KB · Views: 125
Hi my dwarf rat who is about 6-8 months old has started to lose hair around his tail. I was wondering if it’s anything to worry about. He doesn’t scratch and there are no scabs. Is this normal?
lilspaz68 Well-Known Member Joined Jul 21, 2007 Messages 24,427 Location Toronto, Canada, Earth Oct 3, 2020 #2 that is an unusual place for hairloss. I would watch his and any other cagemates grooming for the next while to see if anyone is barbering that spot.
that is an unusual place for hairloss. I would watch his and any other cagemates grooming for the next while to see if anyone is barbering that spot.