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souffle · 07-22-2023, 06:28 AM

I don't think it's a vet emergency. It's normal for there to be some thinner fur over the scent glands especially if you have been cleaning out and they have increased scent production making the fur look damp there.
Vets can be expensive so don't call as an emergency. They may offer mite treatment but even a consultation will be between £20 - £40.
Can you get a clearer photo and a wholebody photo so we can see the extent of the fur loss?

07-22-2023, 06:28 AM
souffle Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland! Posts: 28,201	Re: Lost of fur around scent gland area:what can we do? I don't think it's a vet emergency. It's normal for there to be some thinner fur over the scent glands especially if you have been cleaning out and they have increased scent production making the fur look damp there. Vets can be expensive so don't call as an emergency. They may offer mite treatment but even a consultation will be between £20 - £40. Can you get a clearer photo and a wholebody photo so we can see the extent of the fur loss? __________________ http://custardhamstery.weebly.com/