Balding squirrel? Help

[Prudence]

I have a new, young southern flying squillel in my care which has thining hair. I adjusted his diet and didn't worry till I found the bald spot.

My other pets are chinchillas and i have had no problems with fur fungus.

I will make a vet appointment with my exotic vet tomorrow, but i have found that I often get better advice from people out in cyber space and am a help to my vet if i'm well informed.

Anyone out there have any ideas on his condition?

Thank you,

prudence

[Charisma Star]

that's a tough one prudence. Do you have any pictures?
He could be overgrooming...that's all that comes to mind...keep us posted!

[Prudence]

Unfortunatly, no. My digital camera is on the fritz and the cell phone photo just stinks.

The bald patch is right above his tail. The skin looks a little irritated. Up the center of his back the hair is thining to the neck. His head tail and stomach are normal.

I read somewhere that too many sunflower seeds can cause hairloss due to the oils. Do you have squirrels?

[Prudence]

I have to borrow a carema Mon.
There is a tiny bald patch at the base of the tail and the furr is thining up to his neck.:<

My exotic vet has no experience with fling squirrles and was stumped.

Iv'e called a few others none have been very insitefull.
I am willing to try just about anything.

Someone please help me!!!!

P