Help what is this ? Could that be from his hut ( it’s a wood hut but I plan to buy a newer more better one or an attack from his brother ? Like a bite mark or a scratch mark he’s normal still running around and eating and drinking.
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Help what is this ? Could that be from his hut ( it’s a wood hut but I plan to buy a newer more better one or an attack from his brother ? Like a bite mark or a scratch mark he’s normal still running around and eating and drinking.
I’m afraid it would be difficult for us to know what it is or how it was caused. It really needs a hands on vet check.
Please don’t treat anything on spec. Putting creams or even coconut oil on issue areas can remove identifying markers and make it hard for a vet to know what it might be (particularly in cases of fungal or parasite infections). And using such items is not likely to treat whatever the issue is.
If you suspect his brother is attacking him, please prepare to separate them.
Please don’t treat anything on spec. Putting creams or even coconut oil on issue areas can remove identifying markers and make it hard for a vet to know what it might be (particularly in cases of fungal or parasite infections). And using such items is not likely to treat whatever the issue is.
If you suspect his brother is attacking him, please prepare to separate them.
Hi and welcome
We cannot diagnose just from a picture but it looks rather like a fungal skin infection to me, potentially ringworm. Coconut oil won't help in this case. Please do not home treat on spec before seeing a vet for a diagnosis as you remove any pointers - for a vet this is like you wiping a crime scene is for a detective.
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I hope he is soon on the mend 