*Roger*Jasper*
Junior Guinea Pig
I noticed today that Ralph had a snotty/ crusty nose. Should I get him checked out or does anyone have any suggestions to what it could be? I will attach some pics....
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Crusty Nose?
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Kerrie74
Adult Guinea Pig
It could be the beginnings of some fungal. Keep an eye on it in the next days and have him seen if necessary.
cavy clicker
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Sounds a lot like Cheilitis.which is a fungal infection around the mouth and nose. You will need to see a vet to have the sores soaked off and treated according to my research.
Elwickcavies
Teenage Guinea Pig
It's very hard to say from the photo, but it could be boar glue. This is a typical place to find it. Is it rock hard and stuck to the hair/skin, white to cream in colour? If so, that would be my first thought. It's nothing to worry about, just something you get with some boars when they clean themselves. If it doesn't sound like this, get a vet to check it out, especially if it changes or grows.
*Roger*Jasper*
Junior Guinea Pig
He doesn't have a runny nose and his mouth is clear, just a crust on his nose, like crusty bogies (eww) so I thought he may have sneezed then wiped his nose? I'll give him a wipe over and keep an eye on it, thanks everyone!
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