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i have a mamoset monkey he is 3 years old. i noticed ...

Sent to Pet Experts February 25, 2006 11:23 a.m.

i have a mamoset monkey he is 3 years old. i noticed today he is losing the hair on his tail. he gets a special diet of zoopreem marmoset food that is high in d3, i dont have any other new pets in the house so i dont think this is due to any type of stress. could you tell me what some of the reasons could be for this happening? please help!

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Age: 3; Male; Breed: MARMOSET MONKEY

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THIS JUST STARTED. I AM WASHING ALL HIS BEDDING AND TOYS

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February 25, 2006 2:01 p.m. (2 hours and 38 minutes later)

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February 25, 2006 2:03 p.m. (1 minute and 47 seconds later)

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I found this information for you about possible reasons for hair loss and possible solutions for caring for them. Hope this helps!

http://www.primatecare.com/pelagealopecia.htm

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