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i noticed a bald patch on my Guinea pig's neck. It's not red and she doesn't seem to be scratching but am worried about what it could be. Any ideas?
 
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i noticed a bald patch on my Guinea pig's neck. It's not red and she doesn't seem to be scratching but am worried about what it could be. Any ideas?
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Hi and welcome!

Please have it seen by a vet. it could either be either ringworm (fungal) or mange mites. Please do not treat on spec with low-dosed shop products and do not treat before the vet has seen it, so you are not making a proper diagnosis much more difficult.
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It's not right behind her ear, is it? Is there a matching one on the other side? Guinea pigs naturally have a little patch without hair behind their ears. It's more noticeable on some pigs than others. But if it's not this, it's definitely worth a vet visit to get the right treatment.
 
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