Jason, I wanna ask, is it the skin that is black or something else? Cuz GPs have variable skin pigmentation colors depending on the color of the fur.

As for the bald center of the forehead, my GPs all had them when we brought them home. So we had them treated for mites and lice, then gave them their bath regularly (as asked by the vet).

After the mites are gone, and the frequent bathing (no more than once in 2 weeks), the fur in the center of the forehead slowly grew back.

I'm not sure if this applies for that GP but it looks similar.

FYI, Jason is back to his hometown and he din bring his laptop so he can't online... the GP he was talking is from Pet Safari.. He wanted to buy it but he scared when he saw the black spot on the GP, so he asked it here...

Btw, miko is having the black spot now... Jason asked if he can use dog's shampoo for tick to bath miko? or anyone have a suggestion what shampoo to buy??

Muchan, update me ya if u go to PLC or any petshops dat have GP.. Hehe u know what am i thinking rite??

hey guys....usually when I change my guinea pig cage's bedding I put a layer of newspaper and then the bedding on top of that....but few weeks ago I decided to try it without newspaper and I found out my guinea pig was having severe hair loss.....what can I do?? Fungal infection perhaps??

^Kelvin : I'm sorry... just went pyramid this afternoon... they still left some GP there.. but I'm not sure either peru or abby... cuz hard to see as the fur got rosette like abby but also long like peru lol

but got 1 damn nice color!!! dark brown ><

HAHA.. Now u want to poison me la?? It's ok la.. Meet u dis friday ya..

While there are many possible reasons for hair loss, the most common reason by far is microscopic mange mites, a painful parasitic condition easily treated with ivermectin. Fungal infections are a close runner-up.

NATURAL Hair Loss
-Naturally occurring bald spots behind the ears
-Shedding hair

MECHANICAL Hair Loss
-Barbering: "Hair cutting" by another artistic, jealous, or bored pig
-War wounds and Abrasion (and other miscellaneous mechanical hair removal)

PARASITES
-Extremely common. Treat any pig with suspected mange mites with ivermectin.

FUNGUS
-Often starts on the face, usually easily treated with an anti-fungal cream.

METABOLIC Hair Loss
-Vitamin C deficiency : can be hard to identify, signs may suggest other illnesses and a deficiency may also compound other problems.
- Postpartum and Hormonal hair loss, usually bilaterally symmetric. Important to note that the stress of birth may lead to an outbreak of mites.
- Bacterial infection Cryptococcosis or staphylococcal dermatitis lesions and associated hair loss, usually occurring on the trunk (Harkness and Wagner)
- Low protein diets (under 15% CP)
- Animals near weaning age Thinning of hair is frequently observed in young animals at time of weaning and is associated with "the period of transition between loss of baby fur and appearance of more coarse guard hairs".

The sifu show himself d..

hmm...I just brought a friends pig in for mating and it turns out it's a male....he doesnt even know how to sex a pig....since i've brought it in my guinea pig starts losing hair.....weird?? well....I'll try to bathe him more often n see what happens...

Some guinea pig if we bathe them more often their hair shed a lot....

Same like humans la..

can anyone pls tel me where to buy Peruvian guinea pig..really need 1..i already have Abyssinian guinea pigs...plzz..need some info

they said Pet lover centre at sunway pyramid sell peruvian gp, but don know their condition...

ermmm ok thanks mr. sharil_routh!!!...

ur welcome..... before u buy check the healthy of the GP first..

Dog Shampoo? oh god like... don be... nononono

Dog Shampoo is totally not suitable for GP...


For blackspot, the best way is go to VET...

ermmm..sharil what is the best way to check the healthy of the GP?

as i mention on my first post.i got pair of ABBSYN GP, if i wanna bath them what is the suitable shampoo i must use?

Find a reputable breeder or pet store. Some larger chain pet stores buy guinea pigs in bulk from breeders that may not breed ethically. By not separating family, some guinea pigs are inbred, causing serious health defects later in life. In addition to unknown breeding standards, pet stores generally keep guinea pigs in large cages where disease can spread easily from one pig to another.Juztiny is good guinea pig breeder u can try ask her either she have stock for peruvian gp or not. if pet store u can go to pet shack, but now just have abby type gp.

Analyze their behavior. Although guinea pigs can be sleepy like any animal, they shouldn’t appear overly lethargic. If woken up, they will usually scurry around or chirp. A guinea pig hiding does not necessarily equate a sick pig. Guinea pigs are often skittish around new people.

Look at the guinea pig's movement. A guinea pig should run around freely. It shouldn’t limp. A guinea pig should run in a straight line. If they are veering to the side or moving in circles there could be something wrong

Inspect the guinea pig's body. A guinea pig should have smooth skin and hair. It shouldn’t be covered in urine or have feces matted in it’s fur. When guinea pigs are ill, they may sit in waste, however guinea pigs are generally very clean animals. Its skin shouldn’t be flaking, bleeding or irritated. The guinea pig's body should not have any abscesses or lumps.

Look at the guinea pig's teeth. Overgrown teeth or misaligned teeth are fairly common in guinea pigs. Gently pull back the guinea pig's lips to ensure that the teeth are aligned properly. The top teeth should fall over the bottom teeth. If they are growing inward toward each other this could cause serious discomfort for your guinea pig, and large veterinary bills for you down the line. Misaligned teeth signify years of clipping and shaving your guinea pig's teeth. This can be costly.

Check your guinea pig's ears. The ears should be clean. Check the genital area. Since many guinea pigs are assigned the wrong gender, it is important to ensure you are purchasing the appropriate sex, especially if you plan to house guinea pigs together. Although the genitalia can look very similar, by pressing gently, a male’s penis will protrude. As a guinea pig matures, their genitalia are more identifiable.

Keep possible cage mates separate. If you do buy a guinea pig, keep him away from all other guinea pigs for at least a week. House him separately. If you notice any change in behavior, do not introduce the guinea pigs since they can pass sickness. Guinea pigs are generally very resilient, however once their immune systems are weakened, their health can deteriorate quickly.

Its not enough just post questions here and its unfair for everybody here..... post ur gp pixs!!!!

This post has been edited by sharil_routh: Sep 24 2008, 09:45 AM

okies...later i'll upload my GP pict. actually 1 normal GP n 1 ABBSYN GP..i rise them since they are still baby..


ermm sharil how to bath them eh?

The preparation that u must do.

Spread out two old towels. Place one on the floor, next to the bathtub, and the other on the bathroom counter or closed toilet lid.

Place a hair dryer near the second towel. Ensure it is safely away from water and that an electrical outlet is available nearby.

Fill a small plastic tub slightly larger than your piggy with two inches of warm (not hot!) water. Add a small hand towel or wash cloth to the bottom of the tub. It provides traction so a frightened piggy is less likely to slip and harm himself.

Place the plastic tub into an empty bathtub. If your pet panics, she cannot harm herself in a long fall off a counter top.

Get mellow. Spend some time petting and talking to your piggy. Guinea pigs are skittish by nature, so a calm, relaxed owner makes them feel more secure about bath time.

Now its their bath time....

Hold your guinea pig firmly (but gently) and lower him into the plastic tub. Speak to him in soothing tones, and pet him gently if you are able. After two minutes, if he or she is still in a panic, remove the guinea pig from the water and skip to step five. If he calms down, proceed with step two.

Use the cup to gather some water. Slowly pour it over your piggy's back, avoiding the face and ears. Speak soothingly in a reassuring tone and pet often.

Pour a small amount of pet shampoo onto her back, and lather well. Remember to avoid her face and ears. Work the shampoo into the fur on her underside. Carefully scrub the grease gland, which is located where a tail might grow if guinea pigs had such things. If allowed, gently lather legs and feet.

Fill the cup with clean water from the tap. Rinse your piggy while speaking in a quiet voice. Remember his underside, and repeat as needed until rinsed well.

Lift your piggy out of the plastic tub and place her atop the towel on the floor. Wrap the guinea pig loosely with the towel, ruffling the fur to wick off excess water. Hold your guinea pig close to your body, and speak softly.

Remove the wet towel and place on the second, dry towel. Again, cover the body to keep warm. Turn on the blow dryer. If he tolerates the noise, skip to step seven. If he panics, turn the hair dryer off and finish drying by ruffling with a warm, dry towel. This will take some time. Unless the weather is very hot, you must be certain he is dry before returning him to his cage.

Exposing one body part at a time, and constantly monitoring the heat upon the skin, use the blow dryer to gently dry the fur.

Dont forget give them a treat like carrot etc... after bath...

This post has been edited by sharil_routh: Sep 24 2008, 10:30 AM