https://www.vetsurgeon.org/f/clinical-questions/2870/degu-alopecia Had a client in this morning with 3 degus about 1 year oldlook healthy,on pets at homedry degu food plus occasional cornflake, problems is alopecia some periorbital on dorsal forelimbs, no skin lesions or irritation or crusts, live together in harmonyen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/6489?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:15:24 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:9d2fcec6-937b-4fa3-b97f-1ae0ca38ebc7David Scarff<p>Hi Ann</p> <p>In your tape sample did you examine the distal tips of the hairs for signs of self (or other degu) trauma, and are there any signs of dermatophytes on the hairs (fuzzy edges; 50+ hairs would need to be examined).&nbsp; Are the hairs fractured or poorly made (nutritional problems) and are they all in telogen (true alopecia)?</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/6444?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:23:26 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:ab44e25f-538d-4967-99b9-c7c205d9fb15Andrew Kent<p>Hi Ann,</p> <p>I would probably treat for parasites initially even if none were evident just to ensure it is ruled out, either with topical or injection of ivermectin.</p> <p>Andy</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>