My guinea pig sheds a lot.....im not sure if it is too much...

Question

okay my guinea pigs sheds a lot of fur....u can just gently run you fingers through and he loses at least 20. he also feels kinda weird when you touch his backside (hey i gotta clean him there, too!). he jumps and tries to bite you. he hates being picked up, but likes it in your lap and outside or inside his cage. ive been on some websites and it says its normal for them to shed, and in some its not. his diet is perfect, according to the vet. so tell me....what should i do?

Answer 1

Is he a long haired guinea pig? Do you brush him everyday? It sounds like it could be pretty normal but if you are unsure then take him to a vet.

Answer 2

He may have mites http://www.guinealynx.info/mites.html

Answer 3

it sounds like your guinea pig is having some painful skin issues that are causing the hair to fall out. the weird feeling on the back side is probably the problem and it hurts when you touch it, so he bites. take him to the vet

Answer 4

Take him to the vet, he could be sick or just irritated.

Answer 5

Return him to the place you got him,that way you dont have to spend fifty bucks on medicine,or atleast not a lot.......or hes allergic to somthin in the cage who knows????

Answer 6

Do not worry. Some of this is normal. If are really concerned, just go to the vet and ask what is wrong.

Answer 7

yes they shed as much as a dog!