Hello, so my chinchilla has had this circle on his fur for a couple weeks now and it is not getting better. At first I that he might have gotten some water on it but now I'm not sure. It feels like dry skin. Has anyone else had this problem/ know what to do?
chinchilla fur problem
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Where is it located? Picture?
If it's pink/red and scaly, it's probably fungus (ringworm). Most farm stores carry Blu-Kote (gentian violet) that you can put on it and it will help to clear it up. You would need to do it twice a day for five days. Be very careful to wash your hands and not touch yourself after handling him until it is all cleared up. Ringworm is extremely contagious.
If you think instead that it's just dry skin, try some Bag Balm or pop open a vitamin E capsule and rub it in.
If you think instead that it's just dry skin, try some Bag Balm or pop open a vitamin E capsule and rub it in.
