My guinea pig's hair is coming out...

Question

Whenever I have my guinea pigs out for cuddles I find their hair gets all over me. Is it normal for a guinea pigs hair to come out when you stroke it? Please answer because there is guinea pig hair everywhere!!!!!

Answer 1

Have you looked at http://www.guinealynx.info/hairloss.html ?

He may have mites.  

Answer 2

How long has he been doing this?

He is probably shedding like what every animals do. It's completely normal unless he is having a problem by losing his hair so if you are worried about this problem, go visit your vet and ask.  

Answer 3

yeah thats normal. its just shedding hair. but if theres a lot and lots of hair thats not good. but if theres some thats normal because its shedding season