Here is more information on cheilitis. As it can be a serious and potentially fatal condition, please always seek vet care if there is the possibility that it could be lip infection.
Guinea Lynx :: Cheilitis
Cheilitis is usually caused by feeding fruit and tomato (which are technically a fruit and not a veg) either too often or too much at once. The acidity in them can cause tiny cracks in the skin through which bugs can enter. Treatment depends very much on what your vet suspects - bacteria, fungal or - if you are unlucky - one of the real nasties.
Please do not feed fruit or tomato ever again to any guinea pig with cheilitis and ideally never give a very small quantity more than twive in a week as a special treat.
Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets
Unfortunately, no online place can replace a vet visit and hands-on diagnosis and appropriate medical treatment. None of us is a qualified vet and none of us can replace a hands-on examination to look for additional clues.
However, what we can do is to tell you when you should see a vet, what points to raise with your vet if you do not have access to a vet experienced with guinea pigs and review the prescibed medication with you if you have any doubts.
We can also tell you how you can best care for your guinea pig at home to help the recovery and we can help you with practical tips and emotional support during treatment and recovery.
Please always start saving up for a vet fund as part of the weekly/monthly maintenance cost right from the start so you can always see a vet right away. Sadly many new pet owners are not aware that the usually the highest life time budget post in any pet's life is vet cost and medical care. Most guinea pigs require vet care and medication at some point or other at some point in their life, very often as an emergency.
