Dry Spots

[Julia Rafferty]

my piggie has two dry spots on his ear and one on his nose. I am on my way to a vet right now but I was wondering what it might be since they won’t have answers for a couple of hours. Pls help

 

[BonBon2010]

Is the colour of the skin in the dry spots different to the skin around it?

 

[Julia Rafferty]

Is the colour of the skin in the dry spots different to the skin around it?

Yes and it is more rough

 

[BonBon2010]

Possibly ring worm. Does it have a circular pattern of tiny scabs? Doesn't necessarily mean it isn't if you don't see them, but it's defo a fungal infection

 

[Julia Rafferty]

Possibly ring worm. Does it have a circular pattern of tiny scabs? Doesn't necessarily mean it isn't if you don't see them, but it's defo a fungal infection

They were def tiny little circular scabs. Is there anything that we can do for him? Maybe the people we dropped him off with aren’t the best cause they said it was because of the cold

 

[VickiA]

They were def tiny little circular scabs. Is there anything that we can do for him? Maybe the people we dropped him off with aren’t the best cause they said it was because of the cold

I’m a bit confused tbh. Who did you drop him off with?

 

[Julia Rafferty]

I’m a bit confused tbh. Who did you drop him off with?

I dropped him off with a supposed tropical animal vet which is the Haddon veterinary Clinic.

 

[VickiA]

Okey dokey. Thanks for explaining. Can you post a photo? That way we can see the skin and give you a view as to what to discuss with the vet.

 

[Julia Rafferty]

Okey dokey. Thanks for explaining. Can you post a photo? That way we can see the skin and give you a view as to what to discuss with the vet.

I am not sure how to post a pic

 

[winifredandalp]

There is information on how to post a picture in the 'Your Photos And Videos' thread.

 

[VickiA]

Hi
Here’s a post by Lee about how to do it.
Adding Images | The Guinea Pig Forum

Hope this helps.

 

[VickiA]

I just use the Upload a file button on my phone and it takes me to the photos I have on my phone. I then select the one I want, choose full size and click. When you click post reply it then posts the photo, too.

 

[Julia Rafferty]

 

[sport_billy]

Could certainly be fungal, please let us know how they get on at the vets. Sending lots of healing vibes x

 

[BonBon2010]

He's an unusual colour, is he chocolate with creamy coloured flecks? Looks a bit like a Chocolate Fox, only without the 'eye liner'.. I think ring worm, a topical fungal cream will help with that, prescribed by the vet

 

[Julia Rafferty]

He's an unusual colour, is he chocolate with creamy coloured flecks? Looks a bit like a Chocolate Fox, only without the 'eye liner'.. I think ring worm, a topical fungal cream will help with that, prescribed by the vet

Ok