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New Born Pup
Hello everyone,
About a week ago my skinny pig Jelly got what appears to be a spot on his back. It was quite red but not risen. It looked a bit like a scab so I assumed he scratched himself too hard so I just trimmed his nails. Yesterday I saw 3 more of these spots but no scab just red spots. I put pictures below but they aren’t the best quality (apologies).
He has been eating and drinking as usual. I haven’t changed the detergent for his fleece cups I use the same one as always. I’m also feeding him the same pellets as always and he only ate veggies that he usually eats.
While he does seem to be scratching himself more than usual I can’t be sure as I have been home much more than I used to (because of the lockdown etc).
as to the bedding I have always used shavings (over 3 years now) as well as fleece accessories where he mostly sleeps.
He hasn’t been handled by anyone other than me, and I never wear perfume or any irritating products when handling piggies.
My other skinny pig doesn’t have these spots, my fluffy one doesn’t either.
Anyone had such problem? Can you recommend something?
unfortunately due to the lockdown my local vets take on emergencies only so waiting lists are a bit long and I obviously do not want to put anyone at risk whatsoever so vets will be my last option if all else fails.
Thanks in advance xx
About a week ago my skinny pig Jelly got what appears to be a spot on his back. It was quite red but not risen. It looked a bit like a scab so I assumed he scratched himself too hard so I just trimmed his nails. Yesterday I saw 3 more of these spots but no scab just red spots. I put pictures below but they aren’t the best quality (apologies).
He has been eating and drinking as usual. I haven’t changed the detergent for his fleece cups I use the same one as always. I’m also feeding him the same pellets as always and he only ate veggies that he usually eats.
While he does seem to be scratching himself more than usual I can’t be sure as I have been home much more than I used to (because of the lockdown etc).
as to the bedding I have always used shavings (over 3 years now) as well as fleece accessories where he mostly sleeps.
He hasn’t been handled by anyone other than me, and I never wear perfume or any irritating products when handling piggies.
My other skinny pig doesn’t have these spots, my fluffy one doesn’t either.
Anyone had such problem? Can you recommend something?
unfortunately due to the lockdown my local vets take on emergencies only so waiting lists are a bit long and I obviously do not want to put anyone at risk whatsoever so vets will be my last option if all else fails.
Thanks in advance xx
