[Gpdd] Health - Hair Loss on Neck

[Cazza177]

Dear Kathy

Sometimes when guinea pigs have an injection, where the needle was inserted
can result in a small bald patch.  The other thought is skin mites.  These
will cause bald patches if left unattended.  If your piggy has been itching
this might be the cause.  It would be safe to get a vet to check just in
case, as mites can spread to other piggies and also (if left untreated) be
fatal to piggies.

Carole

----------
From: JAYHAWKME at aol.com
Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:40:04 EST
To: gpdd at gpdd.org
Subject: Re: [Gpdd] Health - Hair Loss on Neck

I noticed the other day that my almost five year old female pig, Nicki, has
a large area on her neck that is bald.  She appears to be healthy
otherwise, 
eating and pooping just fine.  I have 3 other piggies, all  female, and none
have bald areas.  Any ideas of what may be causing  this.
 
Kathy and the herd of 4 -- Nicki, Simone, Gretchen and  Surprise.