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I'm not sure whether they shed hair, but when my guinea pig was pregnant, she got bald patches on her belly and, I was told this was normal. Shedding while pregnant does happen sometimes, I'm not sure why, but I've seen it happen and was told that it wasn't a bad sign, it was just the hormones changing and their system having trouble keeping up with the swift changes.

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Why is your guinea pig malting?

Guinea pigs molt to shed old or damaged hair and replace it with new hair growth. It is a natural process that helps keep their coat healthy and clean. You can assist your guinea pig during molting by providing a balanced diet, proper grooming, and a clean living environment.


What should you do if your guinea pig keeps losing fur behind its ear?

If your guinea pig is young, it is normal, since they are born with all of their fur and they would start to lose fur behind their ear as they age. For the past 8 years of having 4 guinea pigs, every single one lost hair from behind their ears as they aged. However, if your guinea pig is elderly, it could have mites and you should take it to the vet. 1-4 months is a good age to reassure yourself that losing ear hair is a normal way of a cavy's (guinea pig's) life.


You can pull huge clumps of hair from your cat all the time Is this normal?

It is not normal for a cat to lose large clumps of fur regularly. This could be a sign of an underlying health issue such as allergies, parasites, or stress. It's best to consult with a veterinarian to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.


Can too much vitamin C kill a Guinea pig?

a LOT. it needs more than you would expect. just give it more than you think is enough


Why is my guinea pig losing lots of fur at the moment?

My Guinea pig is also losing fur but they shed their fur so they can grow their winter coat. they start sheeding during the summer season (at the end of summer begining of fall). They will keep shedding though, so you do not have to worry about anything its all natural.

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Is it normal for a 5 week old guinea pig to lose hair and be scared of everything?

NO!!!!!!!!!! that is not normal take it to a vet immediately


Is it normal for a guinea pig to shed or lose hair with no other symptoms?

There could be something wrong with it's diet.


Will dog's lose hair around teat's if pregnant?

yes


Is it normal for mother dogs to lose their hair while nursing?

Yes its quite normal i have dogs my friend has dogs and whenever they have a new litter they lose hair around their teats.


At what age do babies typically lose their hair?

Babies typically lose their hair around 3 to 6 months of age, which is a normal part of their growth and development.


Is it normal to lose liquid while pregnant without having contractions afterwards?

yes


Is it normal for your rabbit to lose hair on her ears?

I'd think not. But I could be wrong. ;)


Is it normal for a cat to lose hair?

i think so mine does all the time


Is it normal to throw up all the time and lose appetite while pregnant?

During the first trimester, it is usually normal.


When do babies typically start to lose their hair?

Babies typically start to lose their hair around 3 to 6 months of age. This is a normal part of their growth and development.


Why is my newborn's hair falling out and is it normal for infants to experience hair loss?

Newborns often lose their hair in the first few months after birth due to hormonal changes. This is normal and temporary, as new hair will grow in its place.


Why is there a falling hair if you use shampoo everyday?

It is normal for everyone to lose around 100 strands of hair every day.