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hello two days ago i notice my boar has rough scabby bits on his back so i shampooed him today and the hair came out in my hand with the scab on the bottom can anyone tell me what this is?
 
possably a fungal i would go the vets and if it is ask the vet for malaseb shampoo as ive found hibiscub which they sometimes give to harsh if the vets think its fungal x
 
As above, I would definitely get down to the vet as this could be serious. It might not be and I wouldn't panic but your piggy may have a fungal infection (something like ringworm for example). This is not necessarily dangerous if treated quickly and properly so the sooner you see your vet the better :)
 
It sounds like fungal to me. I used malaseb for my girls and it worked a treat. If it is fungal, all piggies who have been in contact with your boar will need to be treated.

Best to go to the vet for a proper diagnosis if you are unsure x
 
I was sure I already posted on this but is not here =/ Anyway, sounds like a fungal. I had to bath George three times a week with anti-fungal shampoo and put a bit of cream on twice a day. It got worse before it got better and took about five weeks to complete but it did the trick and he is good as new. I also treated him for mites just to be sure. I am no expert but hope this helps x
 
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