What's This In Izzy Fur

[Rubys cafe]

Hi
I know I've posted a lot but i just want to do this right with my boys.
I was brushing Izzy and found a scab putting a little pressure on it to see what it was it came off.
This is the only one I found is it worms? The boys run is on concrete covered with hay.
Anyone know what this is ?

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[helen105281]

Looks like either mange mites or fungal to me. Only a vet can diagnose properly but in the meantime, does the hair come out easily when tugged? is it greasy (i.e. when you brush the wrong way does it stay upright?) - these are signs of fungal.

Does the hair seem broken half way down the shaft? (this would indicate mange mites)

I am assuming there is nothing crawling? If so that would indicate either hay mites or lice.

Does he seem in pain when you touch him?

I posted on your other thread but have now seen the second picture and am more inclined to think fungal. If the vet does diagnose fungal I recommend Imaverol dips. You would need to treat both your pigs as a precaution and use an anti fungal cleaner on their cage like F10.

 

[Rubys cafe]

Thanks for that I will book an appointment.