My guinea pig has hair loss. Is it his bedding, diet, or health issue?

Question

I've had my boy for two years now and I've been using Aspen wood shavings recently for bedding. However, I've noticed that Winnie has a noticeable patch of missing hair, I bathe him regularly, I'm concerned that it could be the bedding that is having an effect on his fur, or is it something in his diet that needs to change? Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Oxbow is a good quality company for diet but should not be used as a sole diet. Loose hay (timothy hay) should also be provided, free choice, to allow wear of teeth. Is the area moist, as in drooling? Dental disease is not uncommon in guinea pigs. Cheek teeth are difficult to examine at home but typically the animals with cheek teeth concerns are either drooling or having difficulty prehending/chewing food. Other things that can cause some hair loss under the chin is rubbing the chin on items (trying to stick his face through wire bars), bacterial or fungal skin infections or contact allergies. Have you recently changes bedding material? If the chin is moist (drooling), a veterinarian with experience with exotic companion mammals, should be able to help you.

My guinea pig has hair loss. Is it his bedding, diet, or health issue?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

Is Purina Layer Pellets good for chickens? What other feeds exist?

My mice eat all their food together from one bowl. Is this normal?

My degu has a white bump in its fur. Should I take my pet to the vet?

My degu lost teeth after an accident. How can I feed him soft foods?

Share