He has large bald patches under his chin, along with a few scabs. In the case of lice, sometimes it is possible to see the parasites or their eggs with the naked eye or by using a piece of scotch tape to pull some hairs for microscopic examination. If the bald spot is limited to the area hidden when the rabbit tucks her head back toward her shoulders. Comments how to check your guinea pigs hair guinea. My guinea pig has a small bald spot with a red raised sore. Guinea pigs usually have bald spots inside the front legs see photo at right, perhaps as a result of grooming, with the hair being continuously rubbed off by cleaning their. The itching from lice or fleas causes them to scratch and then their fur comes out leaving bald patches. How to do easy, 10 minute weekly guinea pig health checks.
The bald patches are on her stomach and bum and look kind of stubbly. By keeping a weight chart for each guinea pig, you can track his or her health and easily notice a problem before health issues become health catastrophes. I wondered if this is normal or not for guinea pigs. The ringworm infection is characterized by bald patches that commonly start at the head. Currently she is on carefresh but i am changing over to wood pellets. Luckily, it steadily went down over the next two days, and by that wednesday, i couldnt feel anything but a scab and normal guinea pig chin. Like a guinea pig version of eczema or something just because of the fact it looks quite dry. Please share with any guinea pig pages you belong to as well. Feline chin acne is a fairly common skin condition in cats, and can be a onetime occurrence, occasional flare, or chronic issue. She has a bald spot on the right side of her face near her chin, it isnt red but looks like may have a few black bumps on it. I noticed our little black bear hamster has a bald spot under his neck, and its all dry, scabby and wrinkled.
An exception is that sometimes guinea pigs may have a bald patch on their behind, caused by the substance they use to mark their territory. Saskia likes to share the stories of guinea pigs with unusual medical issues. My teddy one likes her chin sometimes but she prefers her back being scratched. Is it a fungal infection or something answered by a verified pet specialist we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The skin is pink and looks healthy except for the center where there is a reddark clotted circle about twice the size of a pencil eraser. Here are some common guinea pig behaviors explained, so you know what you are likely to come across when sharing your home with these popular pets.
Guinea pigs, with their large heads, perpetual look of surprise and gleeful squeals, are definitely a pet to be seen and heard. She is eating and drinking and not acting lethargic, however i have noticed her sniffling a little. The most likely cause is something like lice or fleas have a look yourself, and, either take to a vet or try using a shampoo for guinea pigs to get rid of them. Why does my guinea pig have a bald spot on her back. Most commercial guinea pig diets have vitamin c built in, but it degrades within 90 days after the food is milled, so it is best not to rely on the pellets alone. Hair loss in guinea pigs guinea lynx a medical and. I have been watching him and he has been scratching a lot. My adult cat has a bald patch under his chin where he has pulled a flap of fur away.
Her companion had died shortly before so i think it was str. At this point, the little patch of shaved hair on his. So far the other pig olive has no signs of anything similar on her fur. The most common reason for hair loss is when a guinea pig is infected with parasites. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what this could be and how i can make it better for the poor bun.
Crusts most often appear in the folds of the neck, around the eyes, face, under the chin and on top of the rump. How to identify and treat fungal and mite mange guinea pig stuff. My guinea pig i have has a bald spot above his butt and one on his side its pink and some sore places thats scabbed over. How to check your guinea pigs hair guinea pig illnesses. And any home solutions that i can use, considering the. Hamster with bald spot under his chin with wrinkly dry. Fungal infections are a close runnerup old age does not cause hair loss. She often nibbles at this spot but it doesnt look red or sore answered by a verified pet specialist. From my own experience, bald patches, excessive itching could indicate they have mites. Pregnant females often lose a lot of hair because their hormones are unbalanced and this always grows back, so there is no need to worry. The nostrils, rump area, under chin area, ears and eyes should be clear and free of discharge fur should not be damp or stained in any way. This morning i noticed philly has a bald patch under her chin she lives alone, i spot clean daily including wet spots, and do a complete change weekly.
This fungus releases a great number of spores into the environment which can be inactive for years so disinfecting the area is important. The incubation period is reportedly 7 to 14 days for ringworm. I took a look at my other guinea pig and he doesnt have a bald patch but im still unsure as my second guineab pig is super fluffy. Guinea pig hair loss how to identify and treat fungal. Contrary to its name, this infection is not due to a parasitic worm, but to a microsporum species of fungus, typically the trichophyton mentagrophytes fungus, also clinically referred to as ringworm. This is the largest cancerous lump she has come across so far. Here are the most common causes of balding in guinea pigs and treatments.
Okay so weve got ourselves a male guinea pig a little over a year old. I noticed a pink bald spot on his chin, i hadnt noticed this until now because i dont normally see the bottom of his chin. Huge cancerous lump on muffin the guinea pig youtube. While there are many possible reasons for hair loss, the most common reason by far is microscopic mange mites, a painful parasitic condition easily treated with ivermectin. When she was younger she had a lump in the same spot, i bought her to the vet who told me she had no idea what it. If the hair is thin beyond this spot, it is a good idea to have your veterinarian do an examination. Humid climates may be especially problematic for guinea pigs. I looked through her fur a bit but didnt see anything. A sample of skin is gently scraped and the collected material is examined under a microscope. She is eating and drinking and not acting lethargic, however i have noticed her sniffling a little and circles a lot like a dog would chase their tail.
Even elderly cavies wont lose hair as a result of their old age. Hamster with bald spot under his chin with wrinkly dry skin. Rabbit has bald patches under his chin yahoo answers. I was giving my boys dinner tonight and cookie was on top of his house.
It isnt affecting his eating or drinking but doesnt look good. I noticed it today as she was drinking out of the waterbottle, it is about the size of a small marble. One of our guinea pigs has a bald patch on her back. You can usually see them scratching quite often if this is the case. Ringworm infection is a common infection in guinea pigs is. Barbering, or chewing on the hair, is sometimes seen when rabbits are housed together or with guinea pigs. Healthy guinea pigs have a rounded, full body and smooth, even fur with no bald patches. I picked him up and looked under his chin again and all the clumped fur is now gone. Her sister who lived in the same cage as her died a few weeks ago and i was wondering if the stress of that could cause her to lose her hair there or if she has some kind of parasite. As i was holding my guinea pig today, mum noticed he had a little bald spot under his chin. A small list of guinea pig health problems with additional guinea pig health links. This is normal, especially in boars, but if it looks a bit sore then there might be another underlying problem. I rescued a netherland dwarf rabbit today from someone who has obviously neglected him. It is not on her jawline her teeth look fine but more under, and to the side of it.
I noticed a bald patch on on of them just below their chin. If you notice any bald spots or patches of missing hair on your guinea pig, treat it as something serious and investigate as to how it happened. My guinea pig has a small bald spot with a red raised sore, like a lesion. Both of my guinea pigs like the spot right above their nose scratched. She doesnt have any other bald spots or odd shedding anywhere else. Check these areas very thoroughly and get familiar with what your guinea pig s chin and jaw. If you notice your guinea pig has some bald spots, you might become alarmed. I had a guinea pig who died recently at the age of 7. Recently my guinea pig has had a couple of missing patches of hair under his mouth, he is a very messy eater, gets juice from his veggies all down his front, the skin underneath is completely healthy and pink, do you think hes just grooming his dirty hair out. I have a 6 months old guinea pig and i noticed that she has a huge bald spot under her chin. There appears to be no rhyme or reason regarding age, breed, or sex of cats affected by chin acne, but some sources say it is more common in cats between two and four years old because of hormones. The two bald patches are in the middle of her abyssinian rossets.
Her other rossets although have all the fur but do look quite flakey. My adult cat has a bald patch under his chin where he has. She often nibbles at this spot but it doesnt look red or sore although it does have a couple of red spots on the bald area of skin. Many many cases of hairless guinea pigs come to the sanctuary where mites and fungal are a problem. They do look quite dry flakey on and around the bald patches. Hair loss in guinea pigs can happen for a number of different reasons and it is important to consider the other factors affecting it before trying to decide what the cause might be. When i picked him up today, the fur around the patches was sopping wet and matted. Abscesses, sores and growths can appear on the jawline and just under the chin. Remember to also check under the piggies belly and under the chin. Any hair loss in an older guinea pig should be investigated.
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