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Weird crust on nose
- Thread starter NeidenX
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Siikibam
Senior Guinea Pig
I would have it checked out by the vet. In case it’s fungal (I don’t know because I can’t tell fro the photo), please be strict with hygiene.
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New guinea pigs: Sexing, vet checks&customer rights, URI, ringworm and parasites
Please can you add your location to your profile. County/state or country is enough. We have members from all over the world
Hi!
It is impossible to tell from your picture whether it is the start of a fungal skin infection (ringworm; for pictures see the green guide link earlier in the thread) or whether it is some 'boar glue' (i.r. dried semen fluid) stuck to the nose, which is not uncommon in boars when they are nosing around down there.
If it is a ringworm patch, you will see a quickly developing crusty bald area over the next few days. if it is boar glue, then it will eventually fall off or be ripped off by the piggy (in which case there may be a small bald area without fungal crusts). Please see your vet accordingly.
Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths (includes pictures, too)
It is impossible to tell from your picture whether it is the start of a fungal skin infection (ringworm; for pictures see the green guide link earlier in the thread) or whether it is some 'boar glue' (i.r. dried semen fluid) stuck to the nose, which is not uncommon in boars when they are nosing around down there.
If it is a ringworm patch, you will see a quickly developing crusty bald area over the next few days. if it is boar glue, then it will eventually fall off or be ripped off by the piggy (in which case there may be a small bald area without fungal crusts). Please see your vet accordingly.
Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths (includes pictures, too)