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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
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.
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Can I try a dog leash and hair buster on him
I would be careful using products designed for other pets on your rabbit as they can become very easily injured. If you'd like Lennon and Waffle to go outside or have more room to run around, an X-pen or other playpen type structure can help to keep them contained while allowing them to stretch their legs and get some fresh air. As for groooming, daily brushing of longer haired breeds can help keep the coat shiny, remove excess hair, and help prevent mats.
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My guinea pig go pee on his back. Should I go to the store and buy guinea pig shampoo and wash him, or can I use baby shampoo? All the pet stores are closed right now, it's late at night. If baby shampoo is okay for just this once, what temperature s
A small amount of baby shampoo should be fine for a one time cleaning of your guinea pig. The water should be warm but not hot, like it would be for bathing a baby. You want to be sure that your guinea pig is dried thoroughly after the bath and is in an area that is not drafty as the big risk with bathing can be getting chilled afterwards when they are wet.
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I was wondering If our guinea pig could get the vitamin c he needs without drops (how much fruit and veggies a day) and if drops are necessary how do I go about giving those. Also can he have a bath and will he be comfortable if we get two more males
Bathing guinea pigs regularly is not recommended. If you "need" to bathe him, use a mild shampoo approved for small animals and be sure to dry him thoroughly afterwards. A pet wipe or plain, unscented baby wipe can be used to clean feet, bottom or ears as needed. The problem with feeding Jackjack fruit as a source of vitamin C is that they are high in sugar and may cause diarrhea or predispose him to obesity. Peppers, broccoli, cauliflower and peas are vegetables that are high in Vitamin C. He can get these several times a week. For convenience though, most pet parents use Vitamin C drops. He could adjust to another guinea pig, but you would need to introduce them to one another gradually and provide a much larger cage. Typically, male siblings can be raised and housed together with very little squabbling. An unrelated male may result in bullying or aggression and injury.
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My rabbit has 2 tiny ticks holding onto her eyelids of one eye which can’t be removed. Is there a way to get rid of them? I was able to remove one tick from her ear but this area is very sensitive for her. The fur around both her eyes are matted from
Thanks for reaching out about Stuart Little and including photos. A few things. First, the ectoparasites around the eyes appear to be stick-tight fleas and a once-a-,month topical medication called Revolution should work well. Your veterinarian should be able to prescribe even in lock down. Second, the lesion on the ear/face area needs to be shaved, gently cleaned with a warm wet washcloth and a mild soap. If continues to be crusty, a veterinarian is needed to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Check inside of the ear for crusts, this could be ear mites and the cause of the facial mass. Revolution should treat this well also. Lastly, rabbits need to be spayed as they have a very high incidence of uterine cancer. Good luck.
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