Is it normal for guinea pigs to shed?

Question

Once my guinea pigs started shedding I want to know if that's normal... I was spraying them with skin care for rodents...

Answer 1

Some shedding is normal but I'd read over http://www.guinealynx.info/hairloss.html

Ditch the spray. They are pretty useless and can be toxic, killing your guinea pig if ingested.  

Answer 2

yes it is normal...i have three guinea pigs...one of mine sheds and the other two dont. its completely normal.

Answer 3

do rabbits shed(yes)?

and yes guinea pigs do its normal!

but buy a brush and brush him or her every week or more!

Answer 4

while guinea pigs do shed , if you are noticing it is shedding more than you think is natural, it could be a paracidic infection called mange mites, and they CAN be lethal. if your guinea pig is scratching or biting itself very often, or in serious cases, having seizures. Go to a vet, they could prescribe Ivermectin if it is mange mites. I hope the guinea pig is ok :)