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Nicole1997

Nicole1997

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Hi am a New Guinea pig mamma. Both my baby girls are about a month old. One of them had a balled spot on the inside of her leg. I don’t know what it is or what to do. If you have any idea please let me know.image.webp
 
One of my piggies had that too when I got him. He had a round of antibiotics and has been fine since! Best of luck to you and your piggies!
 
Hi, :wel: to the forum.
I agree a vets trip is needed here, could be a small skin infection which will need medication.
 
Nicole1997 said:
I don’t really have the money right now. Is there anything I can do in mean time?
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We can’t offer a diagnosis, only a vet can do that I’m afraid.
Unfortunately, pets do get sick and require a vet from time to time and it’s our responsibility to make sure they get the care needed.
How I manage the money is to put a small bit by each month just for the Guinea Pigs, so if I need to go to the vet I have the money ready.
Sorry that doesn’t help so much now.
 
Nicole1997 said:
Hi am a New Guinea pig mamma. Both my baby girls are about a month old. One of them had a balled spot on the inside of her leg. I don’t know what it is or what to do. If you have any idea please let me know.View attachment 91565
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Please have them vet checked for ringworm (fungal skin infection) or mites (both mange and hay mites); you will needed to treat both piggies.

More information on the most common communicable health issues in new guinea pigs, as well as on your customer rights plus recommended vet links for several countries in this guide here: What to check and look out for in new guinea pigs (vet checks, sexing, parasites&illness)
 
:agr: A vet trip is needed to diagnose the condition and to treat it correctly. Please let us know how you get on.
 
Welcome to the forum
I agree a vet trip is needed.
@Veggies Galore has made a good point about the place you got the piggies from paying for the vet.

If you are in the UK there is also the PDSA who may be able to help.

It really is important to set up a vet fund - the need always comes at the wrong time and unexpectedly
 
If you are concerned about the cost to the vet, then take just one to the vet and ask if you can get extra medication for preventive measure and treat other piggies that doesn't show any symptoms. That way you can treat all your piggies with only taking one of them to the vet.
Also, if you need more medication, ask the vet for more medication without taking your piggies.
 
Seven7 said:
If you are concerned about the cost to the vet, then take just one to the vet and ask if you can get extra medication for preventive measure and treat other piggies that doesn't show any symptoms. That way you can treat all your piggies with only taking one of them to the vet.
Also, if you need more medication, ask the vet for more medication without taking your piggies.
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However, a lot of medication dosages are based on the piggy’s weight, therefore wouldn’t the vet need to see all of them to give the correct dosages?
 
G&C said:
However, a lot of medication dosages are based on the piggy’s weight, therefore wouldn’t the vet need to see all of them to give the correct dosages?
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Every time I visit my exotic pet veterinarian, I learn a lot from her.

Last time I visited the vet with my pet, she showed me how to properly hold a squirming pet and administer an eye drop even though I wasn't there for the purpose of learning how to hold him. When I came back home, I realized that I wouldn't have been able to figure out how to do it without the help of a vet.

Most importantly, during the visit to the vet, the vet answered most of other questions as well as about the preventive measures.

You are certainly allowed to ask the vet whether the infection is the type that can spread to others. I always do.
 
Hopefully someone will have some advice for you! I have read on here that as long as no blood is drawn you can leave them to work out their differences.
 
G&C said:
However, a lot of medication dosages are based on the piggy’s weight, therefore wouldn’t the vet need to see all of them to give the correct dosages?
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I can't turn up with 27 seven piggies at the vets. But I can turn up with a list of weights for the vet to help me work out how much of a dosage of ivermectin to administer at which weights in case of an outbreak of skin parasites, which is the one scenario where weight is crucial. ;)
If you have just a couple, then take both; otherwise speak to your vet about preventative measures for any guinea pigs. We have got a guide for hygiene in case of a ringworm outbreak as well as a guide about quarantining, which is something you will have to consider in any infectious illnesses that involve antibiotics - you can't give them preventatively.
Tips For Vet Visits
 
G&C said:
However, a lot of medication dosages are based on the piggy’s weight, therefore wouldn’t the vet need to see all of them to give the correct dosages?
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For POM the vet would need to have seen the guinea pigs in the last 6 months, before they would be able to prescribe medication for them. This is a legal requirement.
 
Fingers crossed that your piggy is feeling better soon.

I always take both piggies to the vets anyway for company. I've never had a parasite issue but when a previous pair of piggies were showing dandruff, my vet checked them both but only charged me one consultation. I understand that all vets vary though
 
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She really needs a vet. Hopefully you will get in with a knowledgeable vet. Hope things work out well, just thought can you borrow some money from your parents or friends?
 
Tiamolly123 said:
She really needs a vet. Hopefully you will get in with a knowledgeable vet. Hope things work out well, just thought can you borrow some money from your parents or friends?
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They said they can’t afford it either we are remodeling our kitchen.
 
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