Advice on my poorly pig please

[pusscat2]

My blonde piggy Cookie has some scabs on her back which I thought are bites from Fudge but I am wondering now if they are burrowing mites. I have seen about 4 black flects which could be mite dirt? Her skin also looks very dry in places and as though it could split is this normal with mites? I was going to buy some Ivermectin today do you think this is the right way to go and how much Iver should I use for how long. Sorry for the questions but I have never had this happen before I don't want to get anything wrong.

Thak you x

 

[Abi_nurse]

Try the ivermectin, but sounds more like fungal, especially with the dry skin. If the ivermec doesnt work i would suggest a vet trip. If your piggies are over 800g then they need a tube of xeno 450 each, make sure you treat all the piggies in the same cage. If the scratchin/self harming worsens then i would go to the vet. Sorry.

Hope your little one starts feeling better soon?

x.

 

[pippinskyblue]

My blonde piggy Cookie has some scabs on her back which I thought are bites from Fudge but I am wondering now if they are burrowing mites. I have seen about 4 black flects which could be mite dirt? Her skin also looks very dry in places and as though it could split is this normal with mites? I was going to buy some Ivermectin today do you think this is the right way to go and how much Iver should I use for how long. Sorry for the questions but I have never had this happen before I don't want to get anything wrong.

Thak you x

It could be due to mange mites, which live under the skin, you will need antibiotics to clear up the skin for this.

 

[pusscat2]

Thank you both it's all so bewildering and huge responsibilty getting it all right isn't it :{