I know that's not the right spelling. But it's easer to read for me!
Now, my Ginnie pig is scratching himself bold on his back. And he's getting scabs! What is wrons with him? It was NEVER this bad, but now he's scratching himself a LOT and it's starting to bleed. Is he just streded out or what? And what can I do to gix this? he looks like he has a mowhawk on his back because he's scrached it off!
Please help! Thanks!
By the way, I'm really VERy sorry for spelling. But when I have a cat sitting on the keyboard I have to type to save time.
2007-01-26 14:36:34 · 9 answers · asked by Jewel 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Errr. . . Sorry for the typo. Bald is what I ment to say. Don't EVER type with a cat on your lap!
The issue is, he just looks like he's gotten into a fight or soemthing. It doesn't look like Ringworm or anything. ANd it's not anykind of bug. I hope he doesn't have to go to the vet. We already have to take in my cat. Could it just be stress? or he's lonly?
2007-01-26 15:04:54 · update #1
your guinea pig may have mites. if you look closely you may see yellow or golden spot on the skin. watch them carefully and they will move. time for a visit to the vet for treatment
2007-01-26 14:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by john e 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but maybe he has fleas, ticks, mites, lice, or something. I think that you should really look at these sites there are a lot of different itching problems. LOOK AT THE SITE! I looked at it for a bit and I think it will help. Also take it to a vet to check. Good luck! Lice can cause scratching, redness, papules, and SCABS, USUALLY around the head and ears. Lice are larger than mites, and may be seen on the hairs with the naked eye or a magnifying glass.
2007-01-26 22:46:24 · answer #2 · answered by xx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he r she could possable have mites,,,and then again if u r in a area whair it is cold,then it could be a case of just plain dry skin.is thir any kind of rash.,,,could even be ring worm.do u have any kind of anti body cream,the little fellow soulds miseable.i dont think first ade cream would do any harm.but u could give that a try,,and if no one comes up with a salution,,,maybe give the vet a call tomarrow,,and descibe what it looks like to him r her,,,maybe they will have a good tip for yea,,by the way,,if it is lice,,u can pick up a lice comb at most pet stores,,they would also carry meds to treat it,,,,whair u cant comb
2007-01-26 22:52:40 · answer #3 · answered by mopar freak 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take him to the vet and he will will give you a solution that he will tell you to spray on your guinea pig. to help prevent your pets from getting fleas give them a BATH:). I give my guinea pigs, rabbits and turtles a bath every 2 weeks or so. it would help make their skin and fur clean. if you dont find a good pet shampoo use, shampoo's for sensitive hair or baby shampoos. good luck.
since your guniea pig lost lots of hair and started bleeding take him to a vet so he dont get infected the vet should not charge you more then 20 dollars. GOOD LUCK
2007-01-27 02:51:53 · answer #4 · answered by mogah 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to the vet as soon as you can. My guinea pig has had some similar problems and I don't want to scare you, but get it checked out. Take care.
2007-01-26 22:47:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say that he has probably got a skin condition so u might want to consult ur vet or go to the pet store they usually have good advice
2007-01-26 22:47:09 · answer #6 · answered by barrel racer chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the vet and talk to them about it. You can get the nails trimed so it won't get worse.
2007-01-27 18:38:45 · answer #7 · answered by tomcc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lice (don't worry-you can't get them) and ringworm (which you can get) are really common in guinae pigs. you should bring him to a vet with guinae pig experience.
2007-01-26 22:49:27 · answer #8 · answered by ALM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fleas?? idk but try bringing him 2 a vet
2007-01-26 22:58:08 · answer #9 · answered by anime f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋