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Why does my guinea pig's fur fall out when I pet her?

Hello, well ever since I got my guinea pig, when i would play with her, her fur would come off. and even when she was laying on me, her fur would be ALL over my shirt!! It doesnt fall off A LOT, about 4-6 hairs every stroke.... Are guinea pigs supposed to shed fur?? Are they like dogs or something???
What is dander?
to M K's response

Your guinea pig is molting, it's perfectly normal. Guinea pigs can molt at any time of the year and some lose more fur than others. As long as your guinea pig is not excessively losing fur and has no bald patches or irritated skin, it shouldn't be of any concern at all.

(I believe 'dander' is a way of saying 'dandruff' in some places. In case you don't know, dandruff is just flakes of dead skin that look like white specks. Humans get it as well as other animals.)

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When you finish reading this article, you will have learned very important information about dog separation anxiety and how to cope with it. Be sure to read this article clear through to the end or you will miss some of this very helpful information.

Dogs and separation anxiety

Many dogs can be left alone and will exhibit no problems with separation anxiety. On the other hand, there are those that if left alone for long periods of time, will either become depressed or will cause a variety of problems. This can include chewing on furniture, or even tearing up carpeting. For that matter, I once owned a Samoyed, which when left alone would actually chew on plasterboard corners in our house.

If you find that your pet demonstrates any of these behaviors, do not make the mistake of repeatedly reprimanding it. It's important to realize that the dog will not understand what it has done that's wrong. If you have had any experience in dog training, you will have learned that the only time you can successfully reprimand dog is at the exact time it does something bad.

Say no to "no, bad dog!"

In the case of separation anxiety, you need to take action or become a very unhappy owner. The good news is that while reprimanding the dog accomplishes nothing, there are things you can do to help your pooch handle separation in a more constructive manner.

One of the best things you can do is provide a comfort zone so that he or she will be as comfortable as possible when the two of you cannot be together.

Note that a comfort zone will be different for different dogs. In some cases you may need to confine your dog in a kennel or crate in order to provide him or her with a comfort zone.

Be sure to make the area as comfortable as you can, even if you are gating or crating your pooch. You can add old pillows, a bed, a favorite toy or even something that smells of your scent such as a T-shirt. All of these items can help your dog feel a bit more at ease and make the hours until you return much more bearable.

A bored dog is usually a bad dog"

One of the underlying reasons for separation anxiety is boredom. A bored dog is likely to be a bad dog. This means you need to give them things to keep them busy. Again, make sure the dog has plenty of its own toys and items to entertain it while you are gone. However, don't make the mistake of using old shoes or other things you do not wish to have chewed as this can just confuse the difference between what is okay to chew on and those things which are not.

Get your pet a pet?

Finally, consider getting your dog a pet, in other words some kind of companion. If your household cannot handle a second pooch, then do not make the mistake of adding something to your family that will only make matters worse. On the other hand, if you have a small- or medium-sized dog and can handle a second dog, this could well be the ultimate answer to separation anxiety.

It may require some time and extra effort on your part to cure your pet's separation anxiety but it will make the both of you much happier in the long run.

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