Urine scald or something else?

[KeatonLividiX]

Hi all, I've had my new guinea pigs for a couple weeks now, and I noticed this red spot on my one piggies genitals. I believe it might be urine scald? I've been using these cheap pads in their cage that I've noticed become soiled very quickly, I was planning on upgrading them anyway but I wasn't sure if they might be the cause, I was also wondering what would be best to treat the little guy, thanks everyone!

 

[Piggies&buns]

Welcome to the forum

It looks a bit too isolated and too round to be urine scald to me.
It would be best to see the vet for any concerns - we are not vets so we cannot diagnose anything nor recommend any treatments.

 

[weepweeps]

Hello and welcome to the forum. Good luck at the vets. Hopefully it’s something easily treatable.

 

[Wiebke]

Hi and welcome

This looks rather like some burst as it is round? Perhaps a small cyst? However, we can only guess - and this is definitely something for a hands-on examination.

If you are worried about an infection risk until you can be seen, you can make your own disinfecting saline solution at home by boiling 250 ml or 1 pint of water, cool it and mix in 1 teaspoon of salt.
First Aid: Immediate Care Measures and Non-medication Products

 

[KeatonLividiX]

Hey everyone, thanks for all your replies! Just wanted to give a quick update: It was just a tiny scab! looks like the poor guy nicked himself somehow, it fell off while I was cleaning it. If I had to guess I just need to be more thorough going through their hay, its from my grandpa's hay field, and they burrow in it. Probably got a couple thistles mixed in he's all good now!