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Small animals such as guinea pigs need more thermal insulation than large animals, having a higher ratio of their body's surface area to volume. Hair is also protective, against the various scratches and abrasions which skin might otherwise suffer.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoit lould be shedding litle bug mites behind the ear is normal or go on other website like http://www.guinealynx.info/hairloss.html or look it up on Google at
http://www.google.com/search?q=why+do+guinea+pigs+loose+hair&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7ADBS well hope this helps
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∙ 15y agoIt is either due to stress but other wise, I don't have a clue. That is what happened to my guinea pig.
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∙ 13y agoIt's transforming into a human. Unfortunately, this is quite common and the human/guinea pig mix is very dangerous. Take cover while you can...it may be too late.
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∙ 11y agowell if there is alot fallen out and a rash its a flea or something and you have to take to a vet
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∙ 13y agoThis could be good or bad some pigs dont have hair on there bellys at all. Others could mean they are pregnant or have a parasite.
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∙ 12y agoThey might have mites or a skin infection take them to your local vets to get some ointment or antiseptic cream
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∙ 13y agoAging
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∙ 11y agobecause they are getting old
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What age does a guinea pig grow hair?
guinea pigs are born with fur unless the are skinny guinea pigs ( breeds with no hair)
Why is your guinea pig malting?
Guinea Pigs Malt because they are losing there hair for differant sesons. They lose there winter hair in sping/summer.
Can guinea pigs get gel in their hair?
no
What are sheltie guinea pigs?
guinea pigs with long hair. they needed to be brushed every day
Do guinea pigs enjoy the cold?
No. Most domestic guinea pigs have short hair and freeze to death in the cold.
DOES GUINea pig fur change color?
First of all, guinea pigs don't have fur, they have hair. That is why they are used for testing cosmetics and hair products. As a guinea pigs ages, it's hair probably gets just a little lighter or darker. But that is only true with colored guinea pigs, not albinos.
Can baby guinea pigs have no hair?
I'm Laura and I own 14 guinea pigs and no a baby guinea pig cant have no hair baby guinea pigs get born with hair and everything (very unlike baby bunnies) so they can run and eat straight away when they are born they practically look like mini adults
Why are pigs hairless?
they aren't. it depends... some pigs have alot of hair like guinea pigs and then barn pigs have thin hair that covers most of its body
Can wild guinea pigs have long fur?
guinea pigs wild or not can have any length of hair and any color depending on the breed.
Why do guinea pigs loose furr?
Guinea pigs can lose fur for a variety of reasons, including stress, skin mites, or a fungal infection.
What is the difference between long haired guinea pigs and short haired guinea pigs?
That depends on the parents. They can be a cross between the long and short hair. They can just be the short hair. They can be the long hair. It will just be a surprise there is no way to predict it.
Why are guinea pigs fluffy?
because of all their natural hair
