Well-defined hairless patches

Areas of bare skin with clear contours, round or oval, different from diffuse hair loss.

Diseases that may be associated

These signs can have several origins — this list is neither exhaustive nor a diagnosis.

Fur slip

Chinchilla · Environmental · Skin & coat

Ringworm (dermatophytosis)

Cat, Dog · Fungal · Infectious

Transmissible to humans

Sloth fungal dermatitis

Three-toed sloth · Fungal · Skin & coat

Transmissible to humans

Scabies (cutaneous acariasis) of the albatross

Wandering albatross · Parasitic · Parasites

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Species concerned

Cat Dog Domestic rabbit Guinea pig Barbary ground squirrel Chinchilla

All symptoms

This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for a veterinary consultation. If you have any concerns about your animal's health, consult a veterinarian.