Mites?

[machuandpicchumummy]

One of my boys is scratching a lot at the moment, he uses his back feet and his teeth to scratch his back/side and ears. He's also grooming/washing a bit more than normal I'd say.

I've checked his fur, especially around the rear end and can't see anything that looks like could be mites' eggs and as he's a black piggie, I guess I'd be able to see them fairly clearly? He doesn't have any scabby or sore patches or fur missing etc, it's just the scratching that's making me wonder.

 

[Roselina]

Poor boy - well done for spotting this change in his behaviour - I’d get a vet to check him - I wouldn’t try anything til then. Mites are extremely hard to see

 

[Swissgreys]

He definitely needs a vet check.
Certain types of mites can only be seen under a microscope, and even then they don't always show up.
But he does need a hands on examination for a correct diagnosis and treatment plan.
It could also be some sort of skin condition, so best to get him checked.