QUOTE(jaswwp @ May 12 2009, 09:50 AM)
Got anyone here allergic to guinea pigs? Not sure if its a common thing or not, but if after I cuddle my piggies, I will get small red welts all over my arm. I notice especially if I contact with any of their pee or even if they lick me, I get welts immediately. My eyes also itch if I play with them too long. Funny thing is I am not allergic to any of my other pet gerbils, hamsters or rabbits, just the guinea pigs.
QUOTE(SugarCoatedCandy @ May 12 2009, 09:54 AM)
Does the welts look as if lots of mosquitoes has just bitten you? Like thousands of welts on your skin? I had this problem too but it wasnt due of my piggies.. It was my sugar glider.. Generally when their nails, are long and sharp.. poking tru the skin or contact with it will result to welts.. Washing it with water will calm it down and later subdue.. Im not sure about the eyes tho =x never gotten that before.. perhaps you might want to see a doctor if these happens regularly.. I know my GP sometimes have dirty nails coz they like to play with their poo in the litter pan!
their nails will have a blackened tip.. so thats why i trim it every week now >< Your GP nails trimmed yet? Their nails sometimes carry germs >< cant avoid it~ only thing is to keep it trimmed..
I got the same problem too, and I found that is caused by Huahua bcoz I dun have any allergic comes up when I pet xiaomian, those welts are all over my neck, leg and arm
May 12 2009, 11:08 AM

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