Ringworm Again! :(

[*Meg*]

just had to separate one of my piggies she has ringworm I can’t understand why one of them comes down with ringworm every couple of months! It’s s brand new shed! dose ringworm like damp conditions, possible draft ? Or am I doing something wrong?

 

[Wheekallweek]

If your piggy has been living with other piggies, personally I wouldn’t bother separating them as all piggies will need to be treated anyway, and separating them can cause stress
Have you deep cleaned all bowls, bottles, brushes, toys etc with a disinfectant like F10? Ringworm being fungal I can imagine May prefer damp conditions.
I can imagine wood is hard to thoroughly clean too! Our girlies are inside in a c and c cage so no wood but I’m sure someone will come along with some good advice for you
Good luck!

 

[Lady Kelly]

Spores can live on things for a long time before becoming active. I didn't know until my piggies got it but it starts in the hair before affecting the skin. You need to treat all pigs that the infected one has been in touch with and please visit a vet to ensure correct treatment and dosage otherwise you'll be constantly battling this. Please invest in a good disinfectant like F10 that will kill the spores and ensure you disinfect everything. It's hard work but putting in the effort and following good hygiene procedures will prevent reoccurrence.

 

[*Meg*]

I clean every week with spray that has fungiside in it I seem to battle with it every couple of months it’s really getting me down now :’( feel like it must be me doing something wrong x I treat them with imavrol x I have a fair few piggies x

 

[Deleted member 114675]

sorry to hear you're going through this. You have had excellent advice from Wheekalweek and Ladykelly. I agree that you should get a vet appointment .

Maybe you should consider Intrafungol? It's an oral medication - it's expensive - but very effective.

Please don't get disheartened - even Wiebke has had problems with ringworm .