Guinea Pig Got Bit

[Sarah Taveira]

I have 3 brother MALE guinea pigs who have lived together for over a year. I posted about them fighting and was recommended to separate them as 3 males don’t usually get a long after adulthood. I have separated them one of mine had gotten bit which was the whole reason I posted about it. Anyway it’s really bad and I am taking care of it by washing it daily and a little bit of 70% isopropyl alcohol. It seams that the wound is very deep.. does anyone have recommendations on how to take daily care of it? Idk if what I’m doing is correct. The cut is on the side of his nose and goes in very deep I will insert a picture. I though of covering it with something but idk what would actually stay? Anyways help! Thank you!

 

[Wiebke]

I have 3 brother MALE guinea pigs who have lived together for over a year. I posted about them fighting and was recommended to separate them as 3 males don’t usually get a long after adulthood. I have separated them one of mine had gotten bit which was the whole reason I posted about it. Anyway it’s really bad and I am taking care of it by washing it daily and a little bit of 70% isopropyl alcohol. It seams that the wound is very deep.. does anyone have recommendations on how to take daily care of it? Idk if what I’m doing is correct. The cut is on the side of his nose and goes in very deep I will insert a picture. I though of covering it with something but idk what would actually stay? Anyways help! Thank you!

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Please see a vet with a wound this deep! You may likely need an antibiotic. My advice is still the same with or without picture.
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[Wheekallweek]

Agreed, I think antibiotics may be in order as the wound is very deep! Good luck

 

[Swissgreys]

See a vet asap, and please stop with the IPA - as someone who has used this in an emergency on themselves, please be aware that it hurts a lot.