bald legs

[Bostongirl'sChin75]

I noticed a few days ago that Herby has picked all the fur off of her two front legs..they are almost completely bald now. She has never had any problems with chewing her fur and this behaviorjust started after she had her teeth ground down.

Does anyone have any idea why she could be doing this, or what may have caused it? I have not noticed any redness or what may be ringworm, but the area is a little dry, much like our skin gets in the winter time.

Any ideas or suggestions?

 

[Kansas City Chinchillas]

She may have mouth pain from the filing, a mouth or gum sore, dental work that was missed or an infection. Sometimes chins chew themselves when in pain.

 

[Newt]

she may also be stressed out as a result of the surgery....

 

[NOLA Chins]

I have a rescuesd 4 y/o hyper male who chews all the hair of the left front from paw to elbow. I think it is a stress thing. I use attention and a probiotic. it gets better, then worse, but he is slowly getting better. I tried bag balm but it did little to help.

 

[Tillygizmo]

When my Tilly had malo she used to have no hair on her paws from pawing at her mouth so much...have you seen this happening?

 

[Riven]

I was going to suggest that as well. Especially if there was drooling involved the fur on the paws and "ankles" can get wet and irritated and eventually become bald from rubbing and irritation.