Aurora Is Losing Hair On One Side Of Her Body?

[TheLottiediarys]

Noticed a few days ago that Aurora seems to be losing hair/thinning hair down just her left side?

I can't get a good photo with my phone but it's a bit subtle anyway, I just noticed it because she didn't look right, you know

It's only on one side from behind her ear to about her hip, none of the others have any issues and it's just that one side?

I don't think it's serious enough that she needs to go to the vet right this minute and I'll book her in on Monday. But I'm a little purplexed, she was treated for mites a few weeks ago so I hope it's not that!
Any idea what it might be?

 

[Betsy]

Hmm other than mites not cleared up properly I've no idea sorry!

 

[Wiebke]

Noticed a few days ago that Aurora seems to be losing hair/thinning hair down just her left side?

I can't get a good photo with my phone but it's a bit subtle anyway, I just noticed it because she didn't look right, you know

It's only on one side from behind her ear to about her hip, none of the others have any issues and it's just that one side?

I don't think it's serious enough that she needs to go to the vet right this minute and I'll book her in on Monday. But I'm a little purplexed, she was treated for mites a few weeks ago so I hope it's not that!
Any idea what it might be?

Please check for mange mites or hay/fur mites, fungal infection or barbering once your vet has been able to exclude a health issue. If it is self-barbering, then there is most likely an irritation in or under the skin at the bottom of it.
Barbering ( Eating Hair)

 

[Abi_nurse]

As others have mentioned get your little one checked for mites. Flank alopecia is also a sign of hormonal issues like cystic ovaries or thyroid problems so I would keep a close eye on her and get her checked out by an experienced piggie vet in the next few weeks.

 

[VickiA]

I agree with both @Wiebke and @Abi_nurse

 

[TheLottiediarys]

Oh my poor girl! Always something!
If if is something like mange mites will the whole gang need checking and treating?

 

[Wiebke]

Oh my poor girl! Always something!
If if is something like mange mites will the whole gang need checking and treating?

Yes; if you have mange mites in a group or pair, you always need to treat all of them. Sooner or later they will start itching themselves if you don't. I've go a room full of piggies; three of them are piggies where mange mites make a return in times of stress, illness or bereavement whenever the immune system is lowered.

You can ask your vet whether it is OK to treat the companions with lower dosed and cheaper easimec if you have more than just one or two companions, especially if you are dealing with a group member that suffers from an impacted immune system and recurring mange mites.
Easimec is not strong enough for an acutely affected piggy, but it is usually enough to keep a group with a fully working immune system from catching mange mites from an affected companion. You need to treat at the brand specific interval. We do most emphatically advise not to treat on spec and only with permission of your vet.

 

[TheLottiediarys]

Yes; if you have mange mites in a group or pair, you always need to treat all of them. Sooner or later they will start itching themselves if you don't. I've go a room full of piggies; three of them are piggies where mange mites make a return in times of stress, illness or bereavement whenever the immune system is lowered.

You can ask your vet whether it is OK to treat the companions with lower dosed and cheaper easimec if you have more than just one or two companions, especially if you are dealing with a group member that suffers from an impacted immune system and recurring mange mites.
Easimec is not strong enough for an acutely affected piggy, but it is usually enough to keep a group with a fully working immune system from catching mange mites from an affected companion. You need to treat at the brand specific interval. We do most emphatically advise not to treat on spec and only with permission of your vet.

Okay there's four in the group so I will mention that to the vet

 

[Wiebke]

Okay there's four in the group so I will mention that to the vet

At that number and with a recurring case it is worth discussing. When you just need to treat a pair, then it is better to stick to xeno.

All the best - you will have to check through all options woth your vet.
Generally ovarian cysts cause symmetrical hair loss on both sides of the belly, but it is also something to take into consideration and that only a hands-on examination can find out.