What does this mean - in relation to any animal.

[flintstones]

'His hairs coming out in Flanks'. Can anyone tell me what flanks is?

 

[Deb H]

the only flanks i know of are his hips/back end, did they mean hanks?

 

[CandyFloss]

Yeah I kinda thought the same - the flank being the back end.... could be wrong though...
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[CandyFloss]

I read this online which may be relevant :

Flank pain refers to pain in one side of the body between the upper abdomen and the back

Flank pain often means kidney trouble. If flank pain is accompanied by fever, chills, blood in the urine, or frequent or urgent urination, then a kidney problem is the likely cause.

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[Abi_nurse]

Never heard of fur coming away in flanks, not used in the veterinary world. Whats its about out of interest?

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[flintstones]

Thanks everyone - think I typed or read it wrong. All makes sense I was reading an article on mites and they where talking about flanks.

 

[Amanda1801]

Thanks everyone - think I typed or read it wrong. All makes sense I was reading an article on mites and they where talking about flanks.

Would make sense for a piggy (or whatever animal) to lose fur on its flanks with mites etc. cos thats where their hind legs would naturally reach to scratch easiest?

 

[claremw92]

Would make sense for a piggy (or whatever animal) to lose fur on its flanks with mites etc. cos thats where their hind legs would naturally reach to scratch easiest?

beat me too it....rolleyes
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[flintstones]

Would make sense for a piggy (or whatever animal) to lose fur on its flanks with mites etc. cos thats where their hind legs would naturally reach to scratch easiest?

I didn't realize flanks meant sides, but now I know it makes perfect sense. A Duh moment !