Grinny Pig
Junior Guinea Pig
I noticed a smaill scabby patch of skin on top of my piggy’s head - under her long hair. It is whiteish and flaky. Any ideas?
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Scabby white patch of skin on Avril’s head
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Lady Kelly
Senior Guinea Pig
Likely to be a fungal infection. Pop along to the vets during normal opening hours for diagnosis and appropriate treatment
Grinny Pig
Junior Guinea Pig
I am worried it may be ringworm- going to phone the vet in the morning
Lady Kelly
Senior Guinea Pig
Ringworm is a very common fungal infection. Please have a good read through the forum guide for it and pay attention to the hygiene tips to stop any potential already to humans or any other pets. With prompt treatment you should be on top of it in no time
Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures
Grinny Pig
Junior Guinea Pig
Thanks, yes. I’ve had a good read. I don’t really want to separate my girls though as I know that April will pine really badly. I think it will be easier to treat both?
Lady Kelly
Senior Guinea Pig
I wouldn't separate anyway. Both will have been exposed to the spores already so separation is pointless in my opinion and just adds stress to them both. This is what the guide suggests as well as talking you through treatment for cagemates not displaying symptoms
Grinny Pig
Junior Guinea Pig
I have just taken Avril to the vets, he wasn’t convinced it was ringworm and thought it could be just a scab. He took a swab for testing and she has an antiseptic cream I have to apply twice a day.