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Guinea pig losing hair

Minnieandpebbs

Minnieandpebbs

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My female short haired Guinea pig is starting to lose hair. I don't know how or why but recently I have noticed some hair strands just resting on its body. Any help?
 
Minnieandpebbs said:
My female short haired Guinea pig is starting to lose hair. I don't know how or why but recently I have noticed some hair strands just resting on its body. Any help?
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There is no skin attached to the hair it is just the hair strands.
 
which areas is she loosing it from? Some pictures would be really helpful as it could be numerous issues.
 
Sorry, can't get photos right now as I am not at home but she is losing small strands of hair around her bum/back area
 
This is my most recent photo when it wasn't to bad. When I came home today I managed to take off a pile of hair?! There is a small amount of hair on her back. Definitely hers and not her cagemates.
 

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Is she moulting? It could be that we have had a warmer spell of weather which has triggered it but to be honest one of mine moults so very bad and constantly! It just never stops coming out.

The other thing to watch out for is scratching. If she is scratching more often then it could be a lice or mites infestation which would need diagnosing by a vet and appropriate prescription to ensure you get on top of it
 
Minnieandpebbs said:
My female short haired Guinea pig is starting to lose hair. I don't know how or why but recently I have noticed some hair strands just resting on its body. Any help?
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Hi!

If there is just hair but no bald patches developing, then your guinea pig moulting. Some piggies do it much stronger than others, usually twice a year in Spring and Autumn. Moulting is nothing to worry about.
 
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