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Old 04-09-08, 03:15 pm
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Question skin irritation

I looked at my piggys' skin
and there is no things crawling on her,
but she is still scratching alot.
Should I wash her, or something?
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Old 04-09-08, 03:45 pm
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Re: skin irritation

Is there any hair loss? How much is your pig scratching?

If it's mites, you won't see them as they are not visible with the naked eye.
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Old 04-09-08, 04:13 pm
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Re: skin irritation

No, read Guinea Lynx :: Hair Loss

Bathing won't help and may actually hurt if it is mites.
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Old 04-09-08, 07:30 pm
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Re: skin irritation

there is no hair loss. But she scratches alot!
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