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Ear fungal ?

Nic bee

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Hi, I'm thinking I'm going to have to visit a vet for proper diagnosis but as my boars are still in early bonding stage I'd rather not separate them if I can treat this issue at home so hoping for some advise.. I've attached some photos, it's only on the outside of one ear, no sign of any mites - he's 3 years old and otherwise healthy, new to my home so wouldn't be surprised if he's stressed (read this can cause fungal infections).
 

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Nic bee said:
Hi, I'm thinking I'm going to have to visit a vet for proper diagnosis but as my boars are still in early bonding stage I'd rather not separate them if I can treat this issue at home so hoping for some advise.. I've attached some photos, it's only on the outside of one ear, no sign of any mites - he's 3 years old and otherwise healthy, new to my home so wouldn't be surprised if he's stressed (read this can cause fungal infections).
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Hi!
Please have them vet checked and do not treat on spec or with home cure products, especially creams which do not take account of the fact that spores are shed and can cause outbreaks in other parts of the body. The best way to treat is orally.

It looks like a fungal infection, potentially ringworm. Please be aware that fungal is infection (ringworm is the most aggressive form and can also transmit to humans; it is the one that turns up typically in newly bought shop or breeder piggies). You will have to treat both boys even if your other one is not showing yet. Fungal skin infections take about 10-14 days between contracting the infection and the acute outbreak. Please do not separate.
With ringworm, good hygiene is key for getting on top of it once and for all. PLease follow our tips; we have pretty much found all the angles you can transmit ringworm the hard way and work out how to avoid them. ;)

This guide lists your customer rights as well as the most common problems that come with newly bought piggies including further links to treatment if you are dealing with a vet that has no experience with guinea pigs.
https://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk...inea-pigs-vet-checks-sexing-parasites-illness.
Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures
 
Added to @Wiebke's advice - take both with you to the vets.
It avoids separating them and also allows both boys to be checked our properly.
Let us know how you get on.
 
Ever feel like it's one thing after the other?
My other piggie has had many many trips to the vets with an abscess that kept growing back until he finally had it removed. Then my beloved rainbow pig had to be PTS a few weeks ago- now this!
These boys are tolerating each other at best right now, I'm not sure they'd do well in such close confinements as a pet carrier to the vets.. ? Just as they're starting to bond as well- I hope this doesn't effect their relationship... Waaaah sorry moan over.. It's a good job I love them........
 
This is a good place to moan.
My Jemimah had a persistent abscess removed a few months ago and the vet found a lump which necessitated an emergency spay!
I know the feeling of it never rains but it pours.
Hope your boy is ok
 
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