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?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?
OkayCould be a fungal infection but only a vet can diagnose and treat
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?
OkNo, don’t ever use home treatments - a vet needs to diagnose any issue and prescribe appropriate treatments .
It's the same pig, the other one is fine and healthyI 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...
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 lookIt's the same pig, the other one is fine and healthy
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 boysThen 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
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
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 importantI’m glad you have been to the vets and hopefully the shampoo will help. Sadly, vets aren’t cheap.
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Unfortunately there is no NHS for petsYep. 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
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
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This is the shampoo I was prescribedThen 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