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hair problem.

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Question
my 2 old qh has a few spots on his hair that is turning white and also a few quarter size spots that have become bald. what could this be and how do i fix it.

Answer
Jacob,

You didn't tell me where the spots are located which would have helped.  I don't know whether they are on his body or his extremities.  I can hazard a guess and say it sounds like he has some variety of skin infection.  I would suggest you get a vet out to see if he can readily identify it or needs to take skin scrapings, if necessary, to determine the cause.  Fungus is one, skin mites are another, a bacterial agent is a third possibility.  You have to identify the cause to know how to treat it.  There are numerous reasons I can think of that can cause this but all relate to one problem, damage to the skin.  Find out what's causing the damage and you can effectively treat the problem.  

I hope this helps.  I had very little to go on but tried my best.

Lyn