Can somebody please help i have a guinea pig about a year old and she has a bold patch on her back about the size of a 10p, the hair looks like its startin to come back now???? she is eating ok and seems happy enough. any ideas???
2007-02-19 00:02:40 · 6 answers · asked by tanrob28 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
could be eczema, or an allergy, I guess it is best to check with a vet. I hope better soon x
2007-02-19 00:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a condition caused by a mite,its called selnic,you have to bath them in a special solution from the vets,guinea pigs love water,honestly.You have to treat his home and any other pigs you have,left untreated they can actually die.
2007-02-19 00:56:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That could be a scrape, ringworm, mites, an allergy or vit C deficiency; she really needs to see a vet for a diagnosis. Don't mess about, find out what it is and get it treated!
2007-02-19 00:12:33 · answer #3 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably allergies or a skin condition. Wheat can cause hair loss but I think you should switch the brand of pellets that you give her.
2007-02-19 02:45:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a fungus or mites. Either way, the poor piggie is very uncomfortable. Please see a vet for diagnosis so it can be treated promptly. Mite infestation can cause death.
Also see www.guinealynx.com for more medical info.
Best of luck to your piggie!
2007-02-19 01:41:41 · answer #5 · answered by Justified 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a guinea pig that this happened to, it is lack of vitamin c they need it daily,it isnt in their pelletts they need greens daily
2007-02-19 00:07:39 · answer #6 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋