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shedding PLEASE READ!!

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Question
my male guinea pig, Ceaser is shedding a lot.
if i pick him up and then put him back down there is a bunch of hair on my shirt!!!!
I'm getting really worried! :(
PLEASE HELP ME!!!!
thank you  

Answer
Hi Umber

If you can find no evidence of any skin infestation such as red itchy looking skin, lesions, excessive scratching etc then you can put the shedding down to normal spring malting.

If you are really worried then you can consult a vet. Is there actual bald patches on ceaser now or is it just the amount of hair you might expect from a maltng cat or dog?

Andy