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Hair loss in guinea pigs

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Hi everyone I’m new here, I have a few piggies but have noticed one pig who lives with his friend has a little bit of hair loss and I’ve now found a scab on his back under his fur he is a fluffy haired guinea pig
Can anyone shed a light on what this could be
Thankyou xx
 
Welcome to forum, I'm no expert! But I would suggest a vet visit is the best thing, to be on the safe side.
I've linked @Wiebke because she will probably know more and is great at guinea pig advice!
 
Molly3827 said:
Welcome to forum, I'm no expert! But I would suggest a vet visit is the best thing, to be on the safe side.
I've linked @Wiebke because she will probably know more and is great at guinea pig advice!
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Wiebke is currently away on holiday so won't be on the forum.

It sounds like there is either an issue with a fungal infection of which ringworm is the most common or mites. The scab is likely to be self inflicted from biting or scratching due to itchiness. Please visit a vet for a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Bear in mind that over the counter treatments are often not strong enough to combat the problem and can mask symptoms making it more difficult for a vet to diagnose in the longer term
 
Hi guys here’s the pictures of Walter x
 

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I wouldn't cos if it is mites or fungal his cagemate may well have it too or if he hasn't you may wish to treat him as a precaution depending on what the vet says. When you go to the vet take his friend along as well to act as a paw holder as piggies find vet visits very stressful and prefer to have a friend with them. You could always ask your vet whether he/she thinks the cagemate could be affected too.

Good luck, let us know how you get on.
 
No need to seperate, his cagemate has already been exposed and any separation is just going to add stress to the pair. Pop them both along to the vet so that any treatment you are given his cagemate can be checked for and weighed to get the correct dosage etc
 
Hey guys it turns out the little guy has mites and has either been bitten by his cage mate or he’s bitten him self when itching x
 
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