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MarkellaAndRyuu

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img_20170713_190422-resized-640.webp That's what I kept thinking while petting William ;) So, turns out someone's a cuddle bug, he seriously loves it when I pet him, he was left free to roam outside and he came every time I called him. Yep, indeed. So, I managed to brush him today, he is shedding quite a bit and I don't know if that's normal but he's not scratching...
 
View attachment 66577 So, I managed to brush him today, he is shedding quite a bit and I don't know if that's normal but he's not scratching...

I think most long haired pigs shed a lot in summer, my two do. I find mine get quite itchy from the long hair so I trim it right back for the summer.
It's strange looking but it's an excuse for me to call them 'nudey potatoes'
 
So, I managed to brush him today, he is shedding quite a bit and I don't know if that's normal but he's not scratching...

My Binky is shedding non-stop when it's warm. I even got myself a sign for the wall that says "a home is where the guinea pig hair sticks to everything except the guinea pig"!
Despite having all our furniture and clothes coated in a fine layer of white hair, we'd rather he shed and be a happy and comfortable piggie who isn't too warm! :)

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I think most long haired pigs shed a lot in summer, my two do. I find mine get quite itchy from the long hair so I trim it right back for the summer.
It's strange looking but it's an excuse for me to call them 'nudey potatoes'
LOL thank you! I might get tempted to trim William's hair too, for now, I bought a cool pad for him to lie on. I'm going to try it today, our summer is pretty hot here ( over 40oC), both stay in the coolest part of the house, Ryuu doesn't seem to mind the temperature but William is a bit hot I think. :)
 
My Binky is shedding non-stop when it's warm. I even got myself a sign for the wall that says "a home is where the guinea pig hair sticks to everything except the guinea pig"!
Despite having all our furniture and clothes coated in a fine layer of white hair, we'd rather he shed and be a happy and comfortable piggie who isn't too warm! :)

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Oh, don't get me wrong, I don't mind the hair, I was simply worried if it's normal or if I have to take him to the vet. I've got two shih tzus and although they don't shed per se, I do pick up some hair on my clothes, but they're easily removed.

Binky is so beautiful, I love his color :D
 
My Stanley has very long hair, I take him to my local vet grooming parlour and get him clipped right down. ;)
 
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