8 week old, ringworm.

[2PigsAndMe]

Hi. I've got an 8 week baby, who has a bald patch on his head. It looks like ring worm, and there's a few dry areas including his bank end.

He's only been with me a few days, and is in with another boar. The older boar is good friends with him. He's eating and drinking, has settled well.

I'm going to book him into the vets this week. I just wanted to ask what the likely treatment will be and what to expect. And any advice in the meantime. Thanks.

 

[Wiebke]

Hi. I've got an 8 week baby, who has a bald patch on his head. It looks like ring worm, and there's a few dry areas including his bank end.

He's only been with me a few days, and is in with another boar. The older boar is good friends with him. He's eating and drinking, has settled well.

I'm going to book him into the vets this week. I just wanted to ask what the likely treatment will be and what to expect. And any advice in the meantime. Thanks.

Hi and welcome

Please always treat all piggies in contact, take it seriously and throw the kitchen sink at it.

The biggest challenge with ringworm is not so much the affected patches but the very comprehensive hygiene since invisibly tiny ringworm spores are shed in their thousands - they can stay live for over 2 years and cause reinfection and a long running exasperating saga. Ringworm is also by far the most contagious species jumping problem you'll encounter.

It is really worth treating properly the first time round and to not scant on the hygiene because that way you have to do it only once without it going further. Just creaming won't catch the many spores that are shed on the edges of the affected patches.

Please take the time to read through and follow our very detailed practical ringworm guide. We have ample proof that it really works if you do.

Thread 'Ringworm: Hygiene, Care And Pictures'

Jun 12, 2014

1 What is ringworm and how is it treated?
- Ringworm facts
- Available treatments (UK-US-worldwide available products)
- Your customer rights with new guinea pigs
2 Ringworm hygiene during and at the end of treatment
- When to quarantine
- Recommended disinfectants (UK-US-worldwide available brands)
- Disinfection (plastic/hard surfaces, fabrics, wood/toys)
3 Ringworm hygiene/prevention and...

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