Behind The Ear

[Siikibam]

Today was weigh-in day and overall check for the boys. I noticed that Toffee had an area behind the ear that was a little bare. The skin looked kind of dry, but I haven’t noticed him scratching himself a lot there or anything. He didn’t like me moving his hair to look at it, and shook himself a couple of times as well as a little squeaking a little when I was trying to take a look. I had trouble taking a photo but hopefully this will show you vaguely. TIA.

 

[piggieminder]

Guinea pig body quirks
There's something in this thread about bare patches behind the ear, it's difficult to see where the patch is from the photo.

 

[Siikibam]

Is that better @piggieminder? It’s hard to get a photo because he kept moving when I’d try and take one. I don’t know if it would be better to just take him to the vet, but I can’t really go till next week.

 

[Tiamolly123]

I would have said that was mites even though you haven't seen him scratch. One of mine had that bobbly skin & that's what it was. The only other thing it could be is fungi. I'd pop him to the vet just in case.

 

[piggieminder]

I'd definitely check with the vet.

 

[Siikibam]

Its more patchy than anything. I chevked agsin today and the other side is the same, so could just be normal. I'll arrange a visit tomorrow.