Should I be concerned about a squirrel with missing fur on its back?

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Hi there, there is a squirrel that pops up to my window most days that has a large v shaped chunk of fur missing from his back. He doesn't appear to be in any discomfort, but I was wondering if I should be concerned for him, or for the rest of the squirrels that are about. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

I wouldn't be to worried about it, keep an eye on it and as long as it doesn't get worse you don't have to do anything. It might be from a fight with another Squirrel or it might be due to external parasites.

Should I be concerned about a squirrel with missing fur on its back?

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