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Rescue Remedy For Animals?

Janey

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So, after a course of injections for mites, it seems Maisie's hair loss is exactly the same as it was before we started. The vet doesn't think it's fungal, but that it could be stress related. She's chewed off most of her hair on her back legs, but the skin is fine. Background is she's just over 3 years old, and a rescue - she's been with me for a couple of months now.

I read about the pet version of Rescue Remedy tonight, and wondered if anybody here had used it, and what, if any, were the results? I'm not sure if the stress is because of the new environment she's now in, or whether it's the other piggy she's with, as Maisie's the submissive one. Also not sure if this would help her, as the recommendation is to use it for a week at at time.

I'm hoping it's just the change of home that's doing it and not being with Alice. If it is Alice, then I'm stumped as to what to do about it. Can't be nice for Maisie, feeling so stressed that she's self barbering :no:. Any advice appreciated, thanks.
 
It's definitely worth treating for all the usual things such as fungal just in case? How many treatments for mites has Maisie had?

If it's neither of those things, have you and your vet considered diet to be a factor? Wheat makes my cats hair fall out and makes her skin inflamed. I'm currently transferring my pigs onto a grain free diet :)
 
Janey said:
So, after a course of injections for mites, it seems Maisie's hair loss is exactly the same as it was before we started. The vet doesn't think it's fungal, but that it could be stress related. She's chewed off most of her hair on her back legs, but the skin is fine. Background is she's just over 3 years old, and a rescue - she's been with me for a couple of months now.

I read about the pet version of Rescue Remedy tonight, and wondered if anybody here had used it, and what, if any, were the results? I'm not sure if the stress is because of the new environment she's now in, or whether it's the other piggy she's with, as Maisie's the submissive one. Also not sure if this would help her, as the recommendation is to use it for a week at at time.

I'm hoping it's just the change of home that's doing it and not being with Alice. If it is Alice, then I'm stumped as to what to do about it. Can't be nice for Maisie, feeling so stressed that she's self barbering :no:. Any advice appreciated, thanks.
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Has your vet checked for potential arthritis? Self-barbering can be pain related. I would not recommend to treat on spec.
Barbering ( Eating Hair)
 
Has she been on a course of pain medication like Metacam?
I think it might be worth asking your vet about it, and ruling our pain in the first instance.
 
She hasn't been on any pain medication, no and other than this barbering, she appears to be happy about moving around. She's not showing any signs of difficulty or reluctance to move/get out of Alice's way either. Seems quite sprightly in fact. I will talk to the vet again about your suggestions, thank you.
 
I've just given her a dose of Metacam and will continue daily until I speak to the vet iwho's calling me back Friday - she's not in until then.
 
Cavy Kung-Fu said:
It's definitely worth treating for all the usual things such as fungal just in case? How many treatments for mites has Maisie had?

If it's neither of those things, have you and your vet considered diet to be a factor? Wheat makes my cats hair fall out and makes her skin inflamed. I'm currently transferring my pigs onto a grain free diet :)
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She's just had the final injection yesterday. Will mention diet as well, thanks.
 
Vet doesn't think it's diet related as Maisie isn't itchy and her skin looks good. She's agreed to a week of Metacam, so that's where we are right now - not seen any improvement in the situation yet.
 
Well the Metacam hasn't helped either. Vet has ok'd me trying Rescue Remedy and if that doesn't work then I'm really stuck. I don't want to have to rehome her and splitting into separate cages isn't an option either. I'm not concerned with how it looks, just how she must be feeling in herself to still be doing this. Also really struggling to keep weight on her - she lost 52g this week :eek:
 
Thanks for that. Does it matter what sort of cream? Happy to try anything as long as it's ok for her.
 
Janey said:
Well the Metacam hasn't helped either. Vet has ok'd me trying Rescue Remedy and if that doesn't work then I'm really stuck. I don't want to have to rehome her and splitting into separate cages isn't an option either. I'm not concerned with how it looks, just how she must be feeling in herself to still be doing this. Also really struggling to keep weight on her - she lost 52g this week :eek:
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Maybe a longshot, but the fact you are mentioning weight loss, has the vet checked her teeth? We have found that piggies with dental, particularly incisor, issues, often have hairloss as they pull their own hair out when grooming,, due to their dodgy teeth. x
 
Also another thought, is the hair loss symmetrical-Along both sides mostly? She may have ovarian cysts-they could be small &growing which are apparently more painful than bigger ones. As said before they can barber because of pain too.
If she's in pain her eating may be affected, which in turn as furryfriends says will have a detrimental effect on her teeth &cause a viscous circle of it.

Is she a bit hormonal as you say your other one is the submissive one?
Ovarian cysts can make them a bit stroppy especially when they're in season or when the cysts are growing.
Just a thought anyway. Xx
 
furryfriends (TEAS) said:
Maybe a longshot, but the fact you are mentioning weight loss, has the vet checked her teeth? We have found that piggies with dental, particularly incisor, issues, often have hairloss as they pull their own hair out when grooming,, due to their dodgy teeth. x
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Thanks furryfriends, but my vet has given her teeth a good check and all seems fine xx
 
GPTV said:
Also another thought, is the hair loss symmetrical-Along both sides mostly? She may have ovarian cysts-they could be small &growing which are apparently more painful than bigger ones. As said before they can barber because of pain too.
If she's in pain her eating may be affected, which in turn as furryfriends says will have a detrimental effect on her teeth &cause a viscous circle of it.

Is she a bit hormonal as you say your other one is the submissive one?
Ovarian cysts can make them a bit stroppy especially when they're in season or when the cysts are growing.
Just a thought anyway. Xx
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She's chewed all the hair off both of her back legs, down to the skin and nowhere else. Although she does have cystic overies that are quite small, she doesn't react in pain when examined by the vet. I've also given her a week's course of Metacam, which made no difference to her whatsoever. Maisie is the submissive one - Alice is miss large and in charge! Thanks for the thoughts though xx
 
Just thought I'd update on this, if anyone is wondering how we're getting on.

I bought a plug in diffuser of Pet Remedy (similar to Rescue Remedy) along with an atomiser with the same product in. Been using it for about 2 weeks now and most of Maisie's hair has now grown back. So it must have been a stress thing for her. Going to leave them working and when they run out, I probably won't replace them, unless she starts self barbering again.
 
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