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Scarlett. · 2009-11-09 18:19:35

Hi I have a guinea pig with bite marks on his back, I had thought that this was the result of fighting because he was in a cage with other guinea pigs, so I separated him for a few days and have since found out that he biting himself, I don't know why he is doing it. None of my other guinea pigs are biting themselves and…

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09-11-2009 7:19pm

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Scarlett.

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Hi

I have a guinea pig with bite marks on his back, I had thought that this was the result of fighting because he was in a cage with other guinea pigs, so I separated him for a few days and have since found out that he biting himself, I don't know why he is doing it. None of my other guinea pigs are biting themselves and they are all using the same bedding, cages so I'm not sure why he is doing it. Anyone have any ideas/solutions?

Scarlett

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#2 09-11-2009 10:26pm
FAYESY

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He possibly has mites - go see a vet ASAP! Piggies are very prone to mange so vet treatment is essential.

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#3 26-01-2010 6:37pm
hunterpetz

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hi

try using LYCLEAR on him to kill all mites/fleas.
he could be a self harmer or he could be picking on the wounds that thee other pigs started. what size cage do you have them housed in ? how many pigs are in there together ?.

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