rash

[piggie_123]

my guinea pig has started getting a rash, he drinks and eats fine, but he has been more aggressive towards his brother. i’m worried, because we can’t take him to the vet. with the corona most are closed and we called but they can’t until april they’re pretty booked.

 

[Lady Kelly]

I'm really sorry to say but that needs to be seen by a vet. I know things are difficult at the moment. I would book the one that would see you in April and keep trying a few more in the meantime to see if you can find someone sooner. It's likely the increased aggression is down to a pain response

 

[piggie_123]

thank you! we reached out and it’s a fungus infection and we are getting some stuff for it

 

[Lady Kelly]

thank you! we reached out and it’s a fungus infection and we are getting some stuff for it

That's excellent you have managed to get some help, I know it's difficult out there at the moment

 

[Wiebke]

Here is our ringworm/fungal skin infections advice. Good hygiene is paramount if you are dealing with a fungal skin infection, especially ringworm because it is the single most transmittable issue that can jump between different species (including humans).
Click on this link here: Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures

If your piggy is new, then you can reclaim any vet and treatment cost from the pet shop; information on your customer rights can be found in this guide here: New guinea pigs: Sexing, vet checks&customer rights, URI, ringworm and parasites