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What's wrong with his ears?

It may just be dry skin or it could be a skin condition such as infection, but only a vet can diagnose any potential problem.
He looks to have a bit of damage to his ears, has he been in a fight?
 
Piggies&buns said:
It may just be dry skin or it could be a skin condition such as infection, but only a vet can diagnose any potential problem.
He looks to have a bit of damage to his ears, has he been in a fight?
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When I got them both they had there ears in quite bad shape, not smooth at all. I think mabye there sister or mum may have bit the ears, but they aren't fighting now. Shall I keep an eye on the ears for a few days? And I googled it and it seems like coconut oil fixes most dry skins, so should I use that?
 
lucyguineapiglover said:
When I got them both they had there ears in quite bad shape, not smooth at all. I think mabye there sister or mum may have bit the ears, but they aren't fighting now. Shall I keep an eye on the ears for a few days? And I googled it and it seems like coconut oil fixes most dry skins, so should I use that?
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No, don’t ever use home treatments - a vet needs to diagnose any issue and prescribe appropriate treatments .
 
I would always see a vet, is this the same piggy you posted about having the odd willy? Or his cagemate maybe? Because maybe I am thinking there could be a fungal or bacterial skin infection going on in both places, which would need proper vet treatment, and at the same time maybe a deep clean of the cage with F10 disinfectant...
 
PigglePuggle said:
I would always see a vet, is this the same piggy you posted about having the odd willy? Or his cagemate maybe? Because maybe I am thinking there could be a fungal or bacterial skin infection going on in both places, which would need proper vet treatment, and at the same time maybe a deep clean of the cage with F10 disinfectant...
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It's the same pig, the other one is fine and healthy
 
lucyguineapiglover said:
It's the same pig, the other one is fine and healthy
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Then its well worth a vet check, both the willy and the ears, the willy looks ok but the ears don't look too good, and nobody can say for sure from a photo- might need some antibiotics or antifungal medicine prescribing, only the vet can say for sure! Best to book a vet appointment and get a full health check, mention anything that might be of concern at all and they can take a look :)
 
PigglePuggle said:
Then its well worth a vet check, both the willy and the ears, the willy looks ok but the ears don't look too good, and nobody can say for sure from a photo- might need some antibiotics or antifungal medicine prescribing, only the vet can say for sure! Best to book a vet appointment and get a full health check, mention anything that might be of concern at all and they can take a look :)
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I've just been, to the vets, they arnt complety sure and they gave me some shampoo but I forgot the name. I have to bathe them twice a week with it and apply coconut oil. Not sure if it was worth 150 pounds, but anything for by gorgeous boys
 
lucyguineapiglover said:
I've just been, to the vets, they arnt complety sure and they gave me some shampoo but I forgot the name. I have to bathe them twice a week with it and apply coconut oil. Not sure if it was worth 150 pounds, but anything for by gorgeous boys
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I’m glad you have been to the vets and hopefully the shampoo will help. Sadly, vets aren’t cheap.

Keep us updated with his progress
 
Claire W said:
I’m glad you have been to the vets and hopefully the shampoo will help. Sadly, vets aren’t cheap.

Keep us updated with his progress
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Yep. I don't see why in England humans get free health care but animals don't? The way I see it, animals are just as important
 
Which vet did you take him to and what did they say to do if there’s no improvement? Was the shampoo to be used on the ear? Check the bottle and tell us what it is. I would consider getting a second opinion but it’s up to you.
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PigglePuggle said:
Then its well worth a vet check, both the willy and the ears, the willy looks ok but the ears don't look too good, and nobody can say for sure from a photo- might need some antibiotics or antifungal medicine prescribing, only the vet can say for sure! Best to book a vet appointment and get a full health check, mention anything that might be of concern at all and they can take a look :)
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This is the shampoo I was prescribed15946503926803478742749393475694.webp15946504134026785744448113024867.webp
 
That’s supposed to be used on a dogs coat...you can’t really shampoo a piggy’s ears - water isn’t supposed to go in their ear (could happen). I think it’s worth getting g him seen by another vet.
 
Siikibam said:
That’s supposed to be used on a dogs coat...you can’t really shampoo a piggy’s ears - water isn’t supposed to go in their ear (could happen). I think it’s worth getting g him seen by another vet.
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The vet said coconut oil for his ears, and if it spreads to the rest of his body then I use the shampoo. Don't worry :)
 
Coconut oil won’t help if it’s fungal or bacterial. Has it gotten any better? What did he think it was?
 
Siikibam said:
Coconut oil won’t help if it’s fungal or bacterial. Has it gotten any better? What did he think it was?
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The infection is already getting better. The vet wasn't sure, he thought it is a fungal infection and reccomended me to do what I'm doing now. The white bits have already disappeared :)
 
lucyguineapiglover said:
Still.i think it should be same for pets
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Pets don't pay taxes though 🤷‍♀️
I suppose I disagree with the idea of paying more in tax so that others can choose to have pets. We have the PDSA if someone finds themselves in a difficult financial position but otherwise I am happy to pay my pet insurance for my dog and continue to put money to one side for the piggies and gecko should they need the vet. I wouldn't expect someone without pets to lose more of their salary for my privilege of owning pets
 
Lady Kelly said:
Pets don't pay taxes though 🤷‍♀️
I suppose I disagree with the idea of paying more in tax so that others can choose to have pets. We have the PDSA if someone finds themselves in a difficult financial position but otherwise I am happy to pay my pet insurance for my dog and continue to put money to one side for the piggies and gecko should they need the vet. I wouldn't expect someone without pets to lose more of their salary for my privilege of owning pets
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But then say if there was a bad accident like if a bus collided with a car. Then, even people not involved in the accident would have to pay for the NHS workers AND the damage through tax. So people not involved would have to pay, like people who did not own the pet would have the cost added to tax.
 
lucyguineapiglover said:
But then say if there was a bad accident like if a bus collided with a car. Then, even people not involved in the accident would have to pay for the NHS workers AND the damage through tax. So people not involved would have to pay, like people who did not own the pet would have the cost added to tax.
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Yes but I still think there is a huge difference between living as a society and owning pets. But sorry didn't mean to derail your thread
 
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