Mites vs. Fungal - what's the difference in looks?

[IHorseCarzzy5]

I have a four year old female spayed piggie who is balding on her legs and neck. On her legs are little scab looking things. She also has scab looking things where her back legs meet the main body. On friday night, march 2nd, I notice she was bald from about the end of her head to about an inch (2.54cm) after her front legs. The part below her front legs also has a few scabs.

She is the dominant pig and fluffs herself up often. She lives with another piggie who is a 5 year old female spayed pig. The five year old pig has no scabs or bald spots. The four year old pig is slightly smaller.

Is there a way to tell the difference between Fungal vs Mites?
I am also wondering if there is a home treatment for fungal or mites?
Or if you know what meds you need can you get them from a site like 1800petmeds?

Thanks!
Sorry for the long post.

 

[IHorseCarzzy5]

When I was running my fingers through my pigs hair i found little white specs.
( she has dark brown fur so they stood out )

 

[piglet_and_rogers_mama]

Scabs could indicate fungal, but to really be sure she should see a vet. Mites usually require Ivermectin injections from the vet. My Piglet had ringworm and he was given both a topical ointment and oral medicine. It is really up to the vet to make a diagnosis though. Good luck.

 

[IHorseCarzzy5]

Thanks, is it worth trying the stuff from http://www.gorgeousguineas.com?

 

[Hermes]

I'd suggest taking her to a vet also. If it is mange mites then she's going to need a course of ivermectin (which can also be applied topically as a spot-on treatment). Whilst I've heard good things about the Gorgeous Guineas products you need to be sure of what you're treating and they don't do anything that treats mange. Both fungal and mange mite infestations can be very serious so the sooner she is treated the better. With treatment she should recover quite quickly though.