Guinea pig ear bleeding

[Guineapigbros]

When I first got the guinea pigs Christmas Eve one of the guinea pigs had a cut on his ear that looked like it was scabbing up. I just noticed that it started bleeding a bit again is it safe to put neosporin on his ear?

 

[Swissgreys]

Bleeding from an ear could actually be caused by a number of issues.
Your guinea pig really needs to be seen by a vet for a proper diagnosis.

Please do not apply anything to the ear as this might mask the symptoms and make it difficult for a vet to properly diagnose.
If you recently bought your piggies from a pet shop then they should reimburse you for any vet bills inured if they sold you an unwell guinea pig.

 

[Guineapigbros]

Its on the outer part of his ear so I figured it was due to fighting.

 

[sport_billy]

That does look more from a fight than fungal. Any sign of dandruff. Has it stopped bleeding yet?

Please get it checked out by a vet over next few days

 

[Guineapigbros]

It has stopped bleeding but I'm going to get both my piggies check by a vet.

 

[Wiebke]

It has stopped bleeding but I'm going to get both my piggies check by a vet.

It looks rather like it has been caused by a misjudged back leg swipe. But we do recommend to have all new piggies vet checked anyway.
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