I stress this is not permanent!
I follow on fb the local guinea pig rescue and sanctuary. They are currently treating a sow for fungal, very bald back. The vet had declared the problem hormonal 
where have I heard that before. Still believing we have not done everything we can for Shai, I contacted the rescue.
After photos and a phone conversation, it was agreed that rescue lady would treat Shai as an in patient and Millie would go to so they wouldn't be lonely.
It seems guinea pigs can have a fungal infection internally as well as on the skin. Shai needs daily medicine and so the girls are away for at least the next 2 weeks.
Rescue lady told us something interesting. The reason why grass is best cut with scissors and not ripped up by the roots. If guinea pigs eat soil they can get a bacterial infection in their gut which is difficult if not impossible to treat. I've always picked grass and snapped off ends that look rooty but from now on I will be more careful and use scissors as 70 does.
The house is not homely without the girls 
We've had a photo sent already showing Shai looking snug in a cosy after medicine. They are having the very best care.
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fortifiedwithtea · 03/07/2016 10:18
Oh fortified I'm so sorry to hear you're in a sad, lonely, guineapig free home
. You'll have to mow your own lawn too! Just think how much healthier you'll feel this week when you have to eat the huge mound of vegetables you'll buy (out of habit) yourself.
It's good that Shai is getting excellent treatment and absolutely right that Millie should go with her. I'd miss my boys like mad but would probably take the opportunity to do a thorough disinfect and cleanse of all their stuff. I'm sure they're loving their holiday and being spoilt. They'll also be very pleased to see you again when they get home but won't let on of course
Aww, the silence will hit you like a bolt of lightning tomorrow morning when there's no Fridge:Wheek Reaction 
Interesting about the soil, could it be something like Tetanus ( I was told when I did First Aid that Essex soil is risky for tetanus)
They will miss you (of course) but it's good they have each other for moral support.
Hope you get some answers.
Shai might end up in the Guinea-Pig equivelant of "The Lancet" with a black rectangle across her eyes in photos.
The silence is horrible. I had no idea how often I go and have a chat with the girls during the day. Fair to say, a lot 
I know they are being treated like royalty. Shai was very pleased to see she had a choice of dried pellets. She went for the multi-coloured muesli not the Burgess Excel she has at home little git I knew she will expect the same high standard and I look forward to the judgey look when she finds out a la carte is for holiday care only 
Fernie and 70 I am enjoying your guinea tales 
I am low key concerned I have not heard from them. I sent an e-mail asking for an update Wednesday but have not had a reply. I don't want to pester as Rescue is all done in spare time, the lady has a job and family too. I am missing the girls very much
My guineas are ambivilant about Olympics this time around, they don't want to be selected and shipped over to Rio, in case it co-incides with the Huacho Guinea-Pig Festival.
They're all up for dressing up (they do it every Christmas) and getting fed (just like Christmas) but not quite so keen on staying for dinner afterwards.
Even though they're at the peak of their fitness right now, and in 4 years they'll be too knackered to do the next Olympics.
Seems they've all mysteriously lost their passports .....
fortified hope you get some news about your girls soon, as you say, the Rescues are run by volunteers and spare time . This time of year leading up to holidays is busy. Lots of new born animals and animals being dumped rather than their owners finding holiday boarding.
No news
I sent another e-mail yesterday asking if there is any sign of hair re-growth. Waiting for a reply.
Got an e-mail They are eating and drinking well but Shai is as bald as ever.
Payment for their stay is by donation, no formal amount. This lady loves guinea pigs and their welfare comes first. We did give some money for their bed and board. We should top it soon, I don't want her to be out of pocket. The medicine alone costs her £50.
I don't know how long the girls will be away. FB update tells me the other piggy who was signed over to the Elderly Pigs Sanctuary has only just started to re-grow hair.
In other news DD1 has a job interview with P@H this weekend.
The pigs are coming home Monday.
Shai is as bald as ever. She has has a course of medicine for fungal. We need to see if its worked and wait for hair growth. Meanwhile she has also been given mite treatment -again--.
Millie has acquired a taste for posh bags of readigrass. Apparently she sits waiting for it. DD1 asked me, does this mean we have to buy that for her. I think so she will be judgey if home food is not as good as holiday accommodation.
Rescue lady is a little concerned for Millie's ovarian cysts. She thinks they should be drained. She will talk to her vet for advice. Poor Millie
for Millie
for Shari's hair loss
And for fortified's bank balance due to the gps newly acquired expensive tastes
Yay . So pleased they're coming home - and they will be too, although they won't show it. Hope the treatment has worked.
If ever any evidence was needed that guinea pigs are thick, then this is it!!!
THE GIRLS ARE HOME AND THEY HAVE FORGOTTEN US 
Millie has forgotten her name Shai is sticking to her bestie like glue. They guinea pig train everywhere, Shai with her nose millimetres from Millie's bum.
They seem to remember their run though
I think a few whisps of hair have grown on Shai's legs. We do need to take photos as we need to monitor any hair growth over 10 days. Rescue lady couldn't see any difference but she has been with them daily.
Well they are obviously teasing you for not giving them a home coming party.
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YY they know how to make you pay Mwah ha ha
They'll suss out their run and house then after a couple of good meals, their paws will be under the table again.
@ Guineapig Train
It's good to have them home I'll bet
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