HELP: Crusty nose.

[Petelixon]

My guinea pig Donald has had this for months (will post a pic in the comments). We took him to the vets the first time we saw this. It was a 1-2 minute appointment where the vet glanced at him quickly and told him that this is due to Vitamin C deficiency and that is nothing serious. Then they asked me what pellets I feed him and started listing veggies high in vitamin C. They also decided to prescribe me some vitamin C tablets. They told me I should call them on Monday so I could get the prescribed vitamin C. So I did and they told me that they aren't able to do it. So in the end I didn't get any vet help and had to pay £50 for a 2 minute appointment.

Anyway I ended up putting the matters into my own hands and buying some Oxbow Natural Science Vitamin C online and feeding him that. But it wouldn't clear up.
Then I started putting some Sudo Crem on him, but he absolutely hates it and wipes it off even if it does help him a bit.

I would go back there again but it is most likely that I will be told the same and will be forced to pay the same amount. There aren't many vets who specilise in small animals where I live, which is a shame. It doesn't bother him at all and he eats, drinks well and just overall acts normal. But it would be great to hear some advice from others.

 

[Petelixon]

Here is the picture:

 

[LittleGems]

HEY,
I'm no expert but I would go to the vets ASAP again just to check . It could be respiratory infection or fungal which can be fatal.

 

[LittleGems]

Here is the picture:

That needs serious medical attention. Go to a vet ASAP.

 

[LittleGems]

Could we see a picture of his eyes just to check its not a cold or anything?

 

[Petelixon]

Sure

 

[DM030819]

From the position @Petelixon I wonder whether it's cheilitis. That would need a vet visit for some antibiotic ointment.


Guinea Lynx :: Cheilitis

Or it may be a different fungal issue which again would need vet intervention.

The Vet Locator on the forum may offer a different vet option for you as the first vet doesn't sound too piggy knowledgeable.

 

[Guineautopia]

I agree with @Jaycey
Could be cheilitis or fungal nose stripe, either way definitely a vet trip is required.

 

[LittleGems]

the eye is okay but go to the vet

 

[Flutterby]

Definitely a vet visit!

 

[Petelixon]

Thank you so much, I will book an appointment.

 

[Wiebke]

Here is the picture:

HI! I agree with @Jaycey . Please see your vet promply for cheilitis (lip infection). This is usually cause by feeding too much/too often fruit/tomato, whose acid is causing tiny cracks in the skin through which fungal spores or bacteria can get into the skin. In the UK a lethal pox virus can also get into the cracks. Ideally your vet does a two-pronged treatment with both antibiotics and an oral systemic fungal like itrafungol (UK)/ketoconazole (UK). This looks like a pretty advanced case!
Guinea Lynx :: Cheilitis

Please stop feeding any fruit and tomato asap!
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