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Possible Ring Worm

Jess565

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A bit of a odd way round issue but I have suspected ring worm! I need to book a doctors appointment tomorrow. But our guinea Bruno has no sign of it!? I will have to call the vets as well but I was going to wait and see if I do actually have it. Can guineas have this with no symptoms? I am feeling very embarrassed and will probably never shop in our local Sainsbury's again as I went to their pharmacy. If I just have it can I spread it to Bruno? I feel very grotty today :vom::shh:
 
Firstly - don't feel embarrassed - these things happen.

I'm sure you are aware that it is possible to spread ringworm from humans to animals and animals to humans - but this doesn't necessarily mean Bruno has ringworm .

Is there anyone else that can look after him for a few days - at least until your has seen you and confirmed a diagnosis and started treatment?

I am posting an old thread as it has some interesting pointers in it ...

Advice About Possible Ringworm Please
 
Jess565 said:
A bit of a odd way round issue but I have suspected ring worm! I need to book a doctors appointment tomorrow. But our guinea Bruno has no sign of it!? I will have to call the vets as well but I was going to wait and see if I do actually have it. Can guineas have this with no symptoms? I am feeling very embarrassed and will probably never shop in our local Sainsbury's again as I went to their pharmacy. If I just have it can I spread it to Bruno? I feel very grotty today :vom::shh:
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I am very sorry; having picked up ringworm from my piggies once, I know how unpleasant this can be. :(

Yes, you can pass it on to your guinea pigs, as well as dogs, cats, rabbits and other humans; ringworm is the single most infective issue that can be passed around between all mammals. The period between infection and outbreak is 10-14 days. Once you are dealing with acute ringworm, it has to run its due course.

I would recommend to order some imaverol/enilconazole dip and bathe your piggies to prevent them from coming down with it. Do this in a bowl in your shower or bathtub and let it dry on the body. Make sure that you carefully apply it on the face right up to any sensitive areas without getting it into the eyes, ears or mouth. Use a syringe or a cotton bud for that is necessary. Imaverol is the dip that is affecting the eyes least while being the most effective dip.
Enilconazole 100mg/ml 100ml

If you give your piggies an anti-fungal dip during the time between potential infection and outbreak and again once your ringworm is over, they should not develop ringworm themselves. I have given myself a full body wash with nizoral (anti dandruff shampoo from the pharmacy, but a bit harsh on guinea pig skin in my experience) to prevent myself from spreading any ringworm spores (especially as my infected area was being brushed by my hairs) back to my piggies and also washed my bedding etc. every 2 days at 60 C. Use disposable gloves and keep handling to an abolute minimum when dealing with your piggies while you have acute ringworm.
Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures

Our recommended disinfectant (the only one proven to kill ringworm spores) is F10 disinfectant. It is widely available online.
 
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