Guinea Pig With Very Sore Nose

[elchine1]

Hi,
We got two piggies this year, the first one in January and the second one in March. They were very happy until two weeks ago or so, when piggy no 1 - Koko- got a very sore nose and lost all her hair on the nose - it looks sore and even bloody. We have been cleaning out the cage at least twice if not three or four times a week and have been looking after them well all the time with lots of fresh food. Very concerned now. We have taking her to the vet who has taken a culture, but said it would take two weeks a least for any results. So after reading a lot of literature I though it might be a fungal infection and have started treating her with clotrimazole. Has anyone got any other ideas what to do?
Thanks!

 

[Wiebke]

Hi,
We got two piggies this year, the first one in January and the second one in March. They were very happy until two weeks ago or so, when piggy no 1 - Koko- got a very sore nose and lost all her hair on the nose - it looks sore and even bloody. We have been cleaning out the cage at least twice if not three or four times a week and have been looking after them well all the time with lots of fresh food. Very concerned now. We have taking her to the vet who has taken a culture, but said it would take two weeks a least for any results. So after reading a lot of literature I though it might be a fungal infection and have started treating her with clotrimazole. Has anyone got any other ideas what to do?
Thanks!

Hi and welcome!

It very much sounds like a fungal infection, but without even a picture all I can do is guess.When you are dealing with a fungal infection, you aways need to treat all guinea pig in contact in order to prevent another outbreak and a transmission via spores that have caught in the fur coat.
Here is our fungal care guide: Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures

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[elchine1]

Hi and welcome!

It very much sounds like a fungal infection, but without even a picture all I can do is guess.When you are dealing with a fungal infection, you aways need to treat all guinea pig in contact in order to prevent another outbreak and a transmission via spores that have caught in the fur coat.
Here is our fungal care guide: Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures

Could you please add your country, state/province or Uk county to your details so we can tailor any advice to brands and products that are available where you are. Click on your username on the top bar, then go to personal details and scroll down to location. This makes it appear in every post you make. Thank you!

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[elchine1]

We are in Scotland, UK, German-Scottish piggies as they were. I shall try and get a picture in a minute. Thanks

 

[elchine1]

Here are the pics of the two piggies with Koko obviously having the sore nose. Any advice most appreciated.

 

[Wiebke]

Here are the pics of the two piggies with Koko obviously having the sore nose. Any advice most appreciated.

Hi! I cannot see your pictures. How To Post Photos

Please take the time to read our fungal infections guide which I have provided the link to in my last post; it is very detailed and step by step with tried and tested disinfecting and treatment tips and recommendations. You should find it very helpful and it should answer pretty all of your questions. Just click on the link and it will take there!

 

[elchine1]

I can't seem to upload the pics. It always says error when I try. I shall continue to try, but imagine totally bold nose - about a 1 pence piece with some bloody sores. We have used some clotrimazole on her just in case.

 

[elchine1]

picture of sore pig

 

[Wiebke]

biccie of sore pig

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Yes, that looks rather fungally and sore! Poor mite!

Please read our guide by clicking on the link. The guide is very detailed and practical on all issues from disinfecting to how to prevent your other piggy coming down with it etc. You will find it very helpful. All tips and brand recommendations are tried and tested. Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures