Specialbeast
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi. 2 of my boys (Burt and Horris) had a massive fall out on Friday. They both drew blood. Fortunately I was home and came back into the living room after putting a wash on to find them rolling round in a ball trying to rip chunks out of each other. I dread to think what would've happened if I hadn't been there to separate them within minutes of the fight starting.
All but one of the wounds appear to be healing well. Unfortunately, despite me trying to keep them all clean, one of Horris' wounds has become infected. He has a hole under his chin which smells bad. There is no swelling and no puss comes out when I press around the area however I did remove a scab with white gunk attached.
I will be taking him to the vet in the morning but I wondered if anyone has any ideas about how I can keep it clean tonight? I have flushed it out with salt water. I am concerned that because of where it is, he will rest his head on poo/wee tonight and the infection will become worse.
Any help would be appreciated.
All but one of the wounds appear to be healing well. Unfortunately, despite me trying to keep them all clean, one of Horris' wounds has become infected. He has a hole under his chin which smells bad. There is no swelling and no puss comes out when I press around the area however I did remove a scab with white gunk attached.
I will be taking him to the vet in the morning but I wondered if anyone has any ideas about how I can keep it clean tonight? I have flushed it out with salt water. I am concerned that because of where it is, he will rest his head on poo/wee tonight and the infection will become worse.
Any help would be appreciated.