Going bald chin help!

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My chin has lost almost all hair on her rear and hind legs. Could anyone tell me what could be wrong. HHer skin looks ok and doesnt look dry. I have some pics also if that helps. thanks
 

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It definitely looks like fungus to me. She needs to see a vet now, I have seen a chin eat through their skin when they had fungus, and she looks close, so she really needs a vet. Antifungal meds will most likely be prescribed, and I would use blu kote (found in feed stores or online) to sooth the skin a bit and it does help with the itching. You need to be very careful and sanitize the cage every day or she will keep getting it back.
 
aww, the poor thing. Did she loose the fur quickly or has this been going on for a bit?
 
yes - that is why I said go to the vet - it looks pretty bad. Normally with just a small spot or so I would recommend 'home care' for the fungus but not this case
 
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