Fur Bald Patch

[lb229]

My guinea pig Georgia has developed a bald patch on the middle of her back - her cage mate Penelope had one in almost the exact same spot that is almost grown back. They scratch but not all the time- I think its normal. I've never seen either one of them biting eachothers' fur (barbering?)
Could it be self-barbering? or mites? no flakiness noticed. Thank you for your advice!

 

[bpatters]

It's not normal.

I'd start with a mites treatment: https://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/threads/111160-How-to-treat-for-mites-and-lice

 

[lb229]

It's not normal.

I'd start with a mites treatment: https://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/threads/111160-How-to-treat-for-mites-and-lice

Thank you bpatters. Just to be sure, I treat them both once with the ivermectin and then again 7-10 days after?

 

[lb229]

oh and also, when i said "i think its normal" i meant the amount of scratching - not the bald spot

 

[bpatters]

You need four treatments, 7-10 days apart. I usually do 7 days.

 

[lb229]

thank you very much