Bald Patch...

[Dcfc1988]

I've read a lot of comments on bald patches etc so I know what it could be.

Lots of people have different opinions on whether to attempt treatment yourself or take the piggy to the vet.

Bumble has a bald patch, no irritation or redness but she is scratching a little. So i'm thinking it's mites.

Vet or pet shop?

Xx

 

[piggyfan]

Always vet. You need to get a diagnosis as it could be a number of things.

 

[Dcfc1988]

Ok thanks she's booked in for this evening xx

 

[piggyfan]

Keep us updated.

 

[Wiebke]

Good that you have booked her in! Shop products are generally too low dosed to work for any treatment; they are only geared towards the prevention.

Bald patches can have quite a variety of reasons, from fungal and mites (and those can look much more similar than you'd expect from the pictures) to others than can also puzzle a vet, not just an owner. Treating just on spec can make things worse rather than better.
http://www.guinealynx.info/hairloss.html

 

[Dcfc1988]

Bumble is home after her first of 2 injections for mites.

The vet said it usually worth doing this before taking skin samples etc to try and sort the problem as quickly as possible.

A little squeak as the injection went in but other than that she was a star!

Hopefully after the follow up appointments for both Bumble and Streak next week we will be able to have a little rest from the vets!

 

[piggyfan]

Good luck little ones.