How can I stop my guinea pig from shedding?
Steps
- Brush your guinea pig regularly. Daily brushing will help reduce the amount of hair your guinea pig sheds.
- Invest in a de-shedding tool.
- Clean their cage regularly.
- Remember that guinea pigs are seasonal shedders.
- Remember that babies shed their baby fur so their adult fur can grow in.
What does it mean when guinea pigs fluff their fur?
Sometimes guinea pigs do a little “dance” called rumblestrutting. For example, has your guinea pig ever fluffed up his/her fur while eating delicious veggies next to a companion? It means that they are trying to look aggressive and bigger so that no one will come close and steal their food.
Do guinea pigs shed when they are stressed?
Yes, guinea pigs can shed hair when they are stressed. They could have stress from many things such as losing their cagemate, another pet in the house is bothering them, or they have an illness. If you’ve noticed your guinea pigs are shedding at a different time than they should, they may be stressed.
What age do guinea pigs shed?
Baby Guinea Pigs Will Shed Their Baby Hair From infancy to 3-4 months of age, when they mature, you can expect baby guinea pigs to shed their baby hair.
Do guinea pigs show affection?
Guinea pigs do a good bit of licking. A guinea pig might also lick their person’s fingers/hand, which can be a sign of affection — after all, that’s how guinea pigs show affection to one another.
How do you know if your guinea pig is shedding?
Guinea pigs usually have a lot of hair, and this sheds and regrows just as human hair does. During the springtime, you may notice that your guinea pig is shedding a lot more than usual. This is normal, as your guinea pig is getting rid of spare fur in order to remain nice and cool in the summer.
Do guinea pigs puff up when they’re cold?
Your guinea pigs may be puffing up in territorial displays, which is normal behavior for the most part, or because they are cold or ill. Further, they might be acting on an instinct they may not even realize they have.
Is it normal for a guinea pig to shed?
