Just when I thought this year couldn’t get any worse.. ringworm?

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

Thanks Debbie. A lot of the people I ring say they aren’t specialists in guinea pigs, so haven’t wanted to take him to them. Especially after Odin was given steroids by a vet with no piggie experience earlier in the year xx

I can fully understand that. If I can help at all, just give me a shout. I think it’s even more scary going to vets you don’t know, if you can’t go in xx

 

[Deleted member 139433]

I can fully understand that. If I can help at all, just give me a shout. I think it’s even more scary going to vets you don’t know, if you can’t go in xx

Thank you, I appreciate that so much. Ive asked at Cheshire Pet if someone can see him before Wednesday as I’ll struggle with work on Wednesday. If not, I’ll try to get to Simon on Tuesday. He’s quite itchy and twitching occasionally too, so I’m guessing it could be mites or ringworm. But if ringworm I’ll talk to them about Itrafungol. Not sure what’s caused it, but he is an older boy now xx

 

[VickiA]

They have a non-exotic vet available at Cheshire pet, but the exotic vet is in next week.

I said I wouldn’t use Ashleigh Vets again but they can fit him in tomorrow morning. Cheshire can do next Wednesday at 10 but I’m back at work

All the vets at Cheshire Pet are good with piggies. I’ve seen them all.

 

[eileen]

i hope you can see a vet soon.its so difficult with covid 19 in the mix.

 

[Bill & Ted]

I‘m so sorry poor Banner has ringworm, hope you can find a vet soon X

 

[Deleted member 139433]

All sorted as best I can. Going to take him to Cheshire on Monday for 11.30. I can work from home that day so I’ll take some time out to pop him over. Will only take me about 45 minutes to get there, rather than trying to find a day to travel 6 hours (round trip) to Northampton. Cheshire Pet can help, but lots of you highly recommend them

 

[DougalandDiego]

That’s great, glad you managed to get him in soon!

 

[Swissgreys]

Well done getting an appointment sorted.
Fingers cross it's a quick diagnosis and an easy solution.

 

[Merab]

Just seen this thread.
Poor Banner.
Hope the treatment works quickly when you get to the vet.
Holding you in my thoughts

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Thank you all he’s really well in himself, I just want to get him treated ASAP before something takes hold

 

[Bill & Ted]

Thank you all he’s really well in himself, I just want to get him treated ASAP before something takes hold

Little Banner will be on the mend in no time once you get sorted x

 

[Roselina]

Great news and it must be a relief for you to get things sorted. I’m sure Banner will do well with his treatment.
I’m hoping things will settle down for you all

 

[VickiA]

All sorted as best I can. Going to take him to Cheshire on Monday for 11.30. I can work from home that day so I’ll take some time out to pop him over. Will only take me about 45 minutes to get there, rather than trying to find a day to travel 6 hours (round trip) to Northampton. Cheshire Pet can help, but lots of you highly recommend them

Who are you seeing on Monday?

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Who are you seeing on Monday?

Emily I think. As Christian is on paternity leave

 

[VickiA]

Emily I think. As Christian is on paternity leave

Emily is the part time exotics vet. She’s lovely. Hope all goes well for you on Monday.

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Emily is the part time exotics vet. She’s lovely. Hope all goes well for you on Monday.

Thanks so much. Will keep you posted

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Banner update:
We saw Liz at Cheshire pet this morning. She agrees that it looks fungal and potentially like ringworm. She took a skin scraping that will take 7 days to culture.
In the mean time, as Banner only has one patch, I’ve got to apply Surolan to the area twice a day.

I asked about Itrafungol but they said they don’t immediately go with using that, and that it’s expensive. If it doesn’t get better or the others get it, and the culture confirms ringworm; then they will try itrafungol.

I’m also to hot wash everything and F10 the C&C in the mean time.

 

[Eddie & Elvis]

Hopefully none of the others get it Healing wheeks to Banner from my two

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Hopefully none of the others get it Healing wheeks to Banner from my two

Thanks guys!

 

[YvonneBlue]

Hope Banner is feeling better soon.

 

[Roselina]

Ah it’s good to get the treatment started ! You must feel happier now you’ve seen someone. He’s in good hands and you have the experience to do all that. Hopefully Banner enjoyed his day out bless him sounds like you’ll be busy cleaning and cleaning ! Relax and enjoy your eve - sending lots of hugs to you both

 

[Claire W]

I hope he is feeling better soon and that your other boys don’t get it x

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Hope Banner is feeling better soon.♥

Thank you

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Ah it’s good to get the treatment started ! You must feel happier now you’ve seen someone. He’s in good hands and you have the experience to do all that. Hopefully Banner enjoyed his day out bless him sounds like you’ll be busy cleaning and cleaning ! Relax and enjoy your eve - sending lots of hugs to you both

Thank you, I’m trying not to stress too much!

 

[Deleted member 139433]

I hope he is feeling better soon and that your other boys don’t get it x

Thank you. I hope we hoomans don’t get it either! x

 

[Roselina]

Yes I hope you don’t ..... but it’s easy to treat just a nuisance

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

None of Tootie’s cage mates caught it! I used F10 hand gel before handling other piggies.

 

[Deleted member 139433]

None of Tootie’s cage mates caught it! I used F10 hand gel before handling other piggies.

Thanks Debbie. I’ll definitely do that. Just hope this topical ointment works!

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

Thanks Debbie. I’ll definitely do that. Just hope this topical ointment works!

Hopefully it will, as it’s only a small patch. Tootie’s was very bad and she developed three separate areas with it.

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Banner would like to let you all know that he’s a very happy boy again today! Now that he’s got his own space back, next to his neighbours we’ve had lots of activity and pop Corning (not bad for an older boy)!

His fungal patch appears to be clearing up with treatment. Hair is growing back there (surely that’s a good sign)?

and who can resist that handsome face?