Possible Infection?

[Katy Felix]

I have noticed that Cocoa has a small light-brown spot on his head. It is smooth, and has no hair on it but it's in the middle of a "rosette" that Abysinians have, and all his rosettes are like that so i don't think the hairlessness is a worry. It is warmer weather here, but not humid. He has been scratching a little more, but not where the patch is, just on his feet and sides where he always does. He also needs a bath soon, and a trim, so that might be why he's scratching. I read that fungal infections and ringworm give little bumps or scabs, but his little patch is smooth. I couldn't get a pic, but it's right on the top of his head and very small, maybe 2-3 millimetres total. If it is an infection, how much would treatment cost..? I am a little strapped for cash, we already payed almost 300$ for his baytril last month.

 

[Katy Felix]

We are also looking after a friend's bunny, but the bunny is across the room and they don't interact or share stuff.

 

[Wiebke]

I have noticed that Cocoa has a small light-brown spot on his head. It is smooth, and has no hair on it but it's in the middle of a "rosette" that Abysinians have, and all his rosettes are like that so i don't think the hairlessness is a worry. It is warmer weather here, but not humid. He has been scratching a little more, but not where the patch is, just on his feet and sides where he always does. He also needs a bath soon, and a trim, so that might be why he's scratching. I read that fungal infections and ringworm give little bumps or scabs, but his little patch is smooth. I couldn't get a pic, but it's right on the top of his head and very small, maybe 2-3 millimetres total. If it is an infection, how much would treatment cost..? I am a little strapped for cash, we already payed almost 300$ for his baytril last month.

It is not uncommon for abys and crested piggies to have a very small permanent bald spot in the middle of a rosette, especially they one on their heads. As long as there are no changes I would not worry at all.

A little scratching is normal; with an acute mites or ringworm infection the frequency and intensity of scratching is a lot higher and stronger - when you witness it you won't mistake the one for the other, believe me! Bald spots cause by mange mites and ringworm are also getting bigger very quickly.

You can see the development of a ringworm infection in this guide here. I am absolutely sure that Cocoa doesn't have any of that, and you will agree!
Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures

 

[Katy Felix]

It is not uncommon for abys and crested piggies to have a very small permanent bald spot in the middle of a rosette, especially they one on their heads. As long as there are no changes I would not worry at all.

A little scratching is normal; with an acute mites or ringworm infection the frequency and intensity of scratching is a lot higher and stronger - when you witness it you won't mistake the one for the other, believe me! Bald spots cause by mange mites and ringworm are also getting bigger very quickly.

You can see the development of a ringworm infection in this guide here. I am absolutely sure that Cocoa doesn't have any of that, and you will agree!
Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures

Ah thank you so much! I was worried for a bit there
Thanks a whole lot, very helpful!