- Red ears on a guinea pig could be indicative of a parasitic infection like ear mites, particularly if they are also sore and crusty from scratching.
- Bright red, hot ears could indicate a guinea pig has been overheated or is running a fever, according to eRodent.com
- If your guinea pig's ears are red due to overheating or scratching, the color should fade quickly. If they remain red for more than a day or look inflamed, seek veterinary attention.
- Feeding your guinea pig a proper diet, keeping its cage clean and getting regular veterinary checkups can help prevent any illness that could cause the ears to turn red.
- According to Guinea Lynx.com, all guinea pigs have bald patches behind their ears, which is perfectly normal. Blood vessels are also visible in most light-colored ears.
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