Should I See A Vet For My Guinea Pig Barbering?

[guineagirl2346]

I have two sows and one has a giant bald spot on her belly with some scratches on it. My other guinea pig always sticks her head under her belly and I think she might be chewing down her hair. I read about barbering and it might be a problem with both of them. Should I see a vet about it? What do you think it might be?

 

[Asian Guy]

I think you have a case of ring worms or fungal infection. Check the bald areas for crusty, flaky, red patches within them. Quarantine your pets with these kinds of symptoms as it is communicable.

 

[gizzy]

l agree , best see a vet as soon as you can !

 

[Asian Guy]

No move any better mate.

 

[Lady Kelly]

Well worth getting it checked out. When my late Bea had ovarian cysts she barbered herself down her stomach a bit so whilst it could be your other piggy being naughty it could also be indicating an underlying health problem.

 

[guineagirl2346]

Thank you for the advice! I will take her to the vet as soon as I can.

 

[Wiebke]

I have two sows and one has a giant bald spot on her belly with some scratches on it. My other guinea pig always sticks her head under her belly and I think she might be chewing down her hair. I read about barbering and it might be a problem with both of them. Should I see a vet about it? What do you think it might be?

If in any doubt that the barbering could be pain or discomfort related, please see a vet.
Barbering ( Eating Hair)