Marks on ear?

[TinyPiggies]

Hi can anyone help with identifying this? I just found this white mark on my guinea pigs ear, do I need to see a vet? Or shall I try and wipe it off? She is well and happy otherwise, I have seen them scratch sometimes but since I have only had them 3 weeks I don't know if occasional scratching is normal? Thank you!

 

[Siikibam]

I would get it checked out by the vet.

 

[Piggies&buns]

It could be the start of a fungal infection so you will need to have it checked out and treated properly. It’s always a good idea to have new piggies vet checked in any event

 

[Betsy]

too. If it was one of mine I'd be straight down the vets checking it out.

 

[Claire W]

Please have her vet checked for a possible fungal infection

 

[TinyPiggies]

Thanks, I took her to the vet and he thinks mites, got to go back in two weeks to see if the treatment has worked.

 

[Siikibam]

What treatment was given and how often

 

[Claire W]

I’m glad that you took her to the vets and have a diagnosis. Fingers crossed the treatment works x

 

[Guinea pig love123]

Thanks, I took her to the vet and he thinks mites, got to go back in two weeks to see if the treatment has worked.

Nice to know u got her checked!

 

[TinyPiggies]

Just wondering if I should see a visible reduction in the white mark? I don’t see much difference yet though she seems happy.

 

[Siikibam]

1 day (and one round of treatment) isn’t enough of a time period to see any improvement.

 

[TinyPiggies]

Just wondering if I should see a visible reduction in the white mark? I don’t see much difference yet though she seems happy.

This one dose on her back

 

[TinyPiggies]

It was 2 days since I dosed her but yes I guess that’s not long!