Thread: Young girl Getting Skinny

Agree with Jackie, our two almost seem to get skinnier before they have a growth spurt - if she has been wormed and still has a healthy appetite (even if its just grazing as usual) then it's probably nothing to worry about. As for the oily coat on her back towards her rear, it sounds to me like "stud tail". Our girl gets it from time to time (she has a bit at the moment) and is caused by hormones releasing excess oil from the sebaceous glands - a bit like the way hormones can increase the likelihood of teenage acne in humans! I just treat it by using a mild shampoo on the base of her tail and some careful grooming and it soon sorts itself out. Hope this helps