i am a bit worried

[kirsty1991]

i was stroking my guinea pig when i noticed 2 black marks on her skin they were about the size of a 5p i havent noticed any thinning of her fur as when i got her from the pet shop she always had a little hair behind her ear she is 9 month old and i am scared incase it might be mites they are not raised

 

[Glynis]

Hi love where abouts are these marks?
If they're directly behind the ear and there's no flakey skin or anything it's just their little bald patches i think (and please some one correct me) it's to keep them cool?

 

[kirsty1991]

The marks are in the middle of her back

 

[Sheppey_GuineaPigs]

Hi

Any chance of a photo

Regards

SGP

 

[kirsty1991]

thats what the black mark looks like

 

[Laura-CCC4]

Hi Kirsty, it is quite hard to tell from your photo, as such I couldn't really say with any certainty what the problem is, so if you are worried do check with a good vet.

One of my sows is mostly white, but has a small circle of black skin - I will get a photo for you. I don't know the cause of her black mark, it appears to just be pigmentation (rather like we humans can get freckles/moles), but of course I do keep a close eye to ensure it does not grow/spread.

 

[kirsty1991]

Thanks for the advice I have booked her in at the vets on Monday so will see what is