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| Subject: My piggy is losing hair, what is wrong ? Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:18 pm | |
| This could be several things - as with the scratching and sneezing questions [above] are there any other symptoms which could indicate a fungal / mite problem ? Has she recently had babies or is she pregnant ? Hormones can result in bi-lateral hairloss [either side of her flanks]. Ovarian cysts can also cause bi-lateral hairloss. Guinea pigs naturally shed loose hair, as we all do, a little is normal - you will get to know what is normal for your pig - but when the shedding is heavier and is accompanied by other symptoms it is time to have your guinea pig examined by a vet for a proper diagnosis. | |
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