Bottom problem - Female Guinea pig

[orla]

Hello,

I have just spotted a problem with my 4 year old Shola’s back/bottom area. I don’t think it is her actual bum itself - it is like a bald mound/ sore with slight scaling around it above her bum. She is passing poop just fine and is eating as normal, acting the same too - still very affectionate.

Our girls have moved to living out the back in a raised sheltered area in the past 4 months as we have moved house and they cannot live indoors anymore due to space/rental agreement.

I don’t know if it is ringworm or something else, has anyone seen this before? The little hair in the sore/bald area but is is just hair I think (afraid to pull at it!). Apologies for the poop shots!

Thanks if anyone can help x

 

[Merab]

The best practice is to see a vet with any concern.
Only a vet can give a proper diagnosis and treatment if necessary.
At best you will be reassured if nothing is wrong.
Hope all is ok.
Please keep us posted.

 

[Dilly's Piggies]

It looks like an overactive, possibly infected grease gland to me, most commonly seen in males however females can get it too. I would take her to the vet for a proper diagnosis, if it's an infection she'll need medication from a vet, it looks very sore.

 

[Piggies&buns]

That is her grease gland and it does look irritated. Please see a vet