Skin Problem

[Tiamolly123]

Two of my piggies seem to have a skin condition. I wondered if it was barbering but they are both with really docile piggies. I've bathed them once & thought it could of been the shampoo. So I changed that, next I thought it was dry skin or dandruff. One of them seems to be losing there hair although it's not massive amounts, the hair seems to coming out with the folicle attached These are the only two affected. The single picture is the one with the hair loss. Help

 

[7squeakers.]

Your piggies just have rather dry flaky skin. Some of my piggies have the same thing. It is nothing to worry about. Did you bathe them in a shop-bought shampoo? "Gorgeous Guineas" do special shampoos specifically for piggies with certain skin/hair problems. One of their shampoos would work better. You can order them on-line.

 

[Tiamolly123]

Your piggies just have rather dry flaky skin. Some of my piggies have the same thing. It is nothing to worry about. Did you bathe them in a shop-bought shampoo? "Gorgeous Guineas" do special shampoos specifically for piggies with certain skin/hair problems. One of their shampoos would work better. You can order them on-line.

I do bathe them in shop bought stuff. Can you tell me the product name & website. Thanks 7 squeakers

 

[Elwickcavies]

It may just be dry skin, or it may be the start of a fungal infection. For a definitive diagnosis you need to see a vet, but you could try an antifungal shampoo like Nizoral to see if it helps. The best treatment for fungal is a dip called Imaverol, which you can buy without prescription online (Hyperdrug - search Enilconazole). It's very gentle on the skin and works really well.

 

[MerryPip]

It's also worth remembering that bathing, regardless of the shampoo used, is drying on skin and should only really be done when really needed. Piggies can get mucky but short-haired, smooth breeds particularly shouldn't get too bad if their bedding is kept clean and tidy. I only bathe mine perhaps twice a year unless they get really mucky (sometimes my boys seem to manage that frequently ) So try to only bathe when really needed.

I've used Nizoral for piggies with dry skin that may have had a fungal component but a vet is needed for definitive diagnosis

 

[Tiamolly123]

It's also worth remembering that bathing, regardless of the shampoo used, is drying on skin and should only really be done when really needed. Piggies can get mucky but short-haired, smooth breeds particularly shouldn't get too bad if their bedding is kept clean and tidy. I only bathe mine perhaps twice a year unless they get really mucky (sometimes my boys seem to manage that frequently ) So try to only bathe when really needed.

I've used Nizoral for piggies with dry skin that may have had a fungal component but a vet is needed for definitive diagnosis

Hi I've only bathed them twice in about 10 months the second time was with a better shampoo because i thought the second was at fault. This is the second time Nizoral has been recommended so I might give it a try, can you only get it on line, & do you dab it on or is it a bath. Have to be careful with Tia, the moo bit me on the chest last time I tried to see how it was.Lol I've found out if you wrap her body & cover her eyes she's fine

 

[MerryPip]

Sounds like you are doing everything ok then. It was just in case, some people think they need washed all the time.

Nizoral is just a shampoo and you can get it in most chemists and some supermarkets in the shampoo section. It's a pink and white bottle/box. Just use it like any other shampoo.

They can be little sods to wash so whatever works best for you as long as they are safe! My Hamish screams like I am killing him the minute the first drop touches him. He's a nightmare and his brother is no better so I avoid baths as much as possible

 

[helen105281]

When using a new shampoo make sure you patch test for 48 hours first. Put a dab of the neat shampoo behind the ear.