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bouncer36 Teenage Piggy Posts: 81	Hair loss Jun 8, 2014 20:11:08 GMT via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bouncer36 on Jun 8, 2014 20:11:08 GMT Hey I just noticed this hair loss on dexter what could this be God Is Good And His Love Last Forever

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Hair loss Jun 9, 2014 12:59:12 GMT

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Post by Orlaith on Jun 9, 2014 12:59:12 GMT

The first two pictures look like they're Dexter's grease gland (around where his tail would be if he had one). Sometimes there can be hairloss from that area if the gland gets a bit sticky and mucky. If there's a build-up then a butt-bath can help loosen the debris and then the hair should grow back okay. Using a tiny amount of washing-up liquid or swarfega if you can get it will break down the grease and then you'll have to be sure you rinse it really well.

The third picture looks like it's behind Dexter's ear. Guinea pigs have a natural bald patch behind both ears and on the inside of their "ankles", so that one isn't anything to worry about unless it starts getting bigger or looks inflamed or sore.

bouncer36 Teenage Piggy Posts: 81	Hair loss Jun 9, 2014 19:50:17 GMT via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bouncer36 on Jun 9, 2014 19:50:17 GMT Cool I thought his cage mate did it. I think they are finely bonding caught them grooming each other God Is Good And His Love Last Forever

*WheekyPig78* Senior Piggy Pigs have hearts, just like us. And they are full of love. Posts: 231	Hair loss Jun 14, 2014 2:46:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by *WheekyPig78* on Jun 14, 2014 2:46:09 GMT As Orlaith said, definetely nothing to worry about. If the spots keep growing, write us back with more pictures and we will take a look at them.
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bouncer36 Teenage Piggy Posts: 81	Hair loss Jun 14, 2014 11:42:01 GMT via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bouncer36 on Jun 14, 2014 11:42:01 GMT Thanks. God Is Good And His Love Last Forever

*WheekyPig78* Senior Piggy Pigs have hearts, just like us. And they are full of love. Posts: 231	Hair loss Jun 15, 2014 1:15:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by *WheekyPig78* on Jun 15, 2014 1:15:48 GMT you are welcome
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