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Small Bump On Nose

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There is a small bump on the pink area of popcorn's nose, right around the nostril. I don't know how to explain it, it's a callous or wart like bump that's yellowish or whiteish. Ive been surfing the internet and can't seem to find what it's called or what it means. I'm not sure if it's common or a serious problem. The photo isn't of my own pig, but it's the closing thing I could find to what's going on with popcorn, and the bump is very similar located in the same area. Any knowledge on this is appreciated!
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piggy.talk said:
There is a small bump on the pink area of popcorn's nose, right around the nostril. I don't know how to explain it, it's a callous or wart like bump that's yellowish or whiteish. Ive been surfing the internet and can't seem to find what it's called or what it means. I'm not sure if it's common or a serious problem. The photo isn't of my own pig, but it's the closing thing I could find to what's going on with popcorn, and the bump is very similar located in the same area. Any knowledge on this is appreciated!
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The place where I found the photo informs that it turned out to be extra keratin growth, which fell off a few days later, but I would still like some clarification since there are no websites with proper information on this. I'll take her to the vet if I have to. Thanks!
 
piggy.talk said:
The place where I found the photo informs that it turned out to be extra keratin growth, which fell off a few days later, but I would still like some clarification since there are no websites with proper information on this. I'll take her to the vet if I have to. Thanks!
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I'm no expert but I think that may be fungal.My Georgie had similar on his nose.If it is, some anti fungal cream from the vet should clear it up x
 
Gem789 said:
I'm no expert but I think that may be fungal.My Georgie had similar on his nose.If it is, some anti fungal cream from the vet should clear it up x
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huh, that may be it. I was sure it wasn't fungal since I havent seen any photos that look like ours do, but we'll see soon! thanks :)
 
If necessary see a vet next week. it can be the beginning of fungal or a build up of horny Skin, but it is impossible for us to tell what it is.
 
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