Starznz
New Born Pup
Hi all, New here but not new to guinea pig care, however I wanted to get some help around treating cheilitis in my piggy myself.
She has very hard edges on each side of her mouth.
Do I need to remove the sores first?
I assume I do, and check that she has nothing stuck behind her teeth, but what can I treat the sores with once they are removed? I would like to avoid going to the vet if I can do this myself. I have watched some videos and neosporin and an antifungal was used. I have access to an antifungal (micreme) but not an antibiotic cream (without a prescription). Except for perhaps one usually used for conjunctivitis...
What else can I use as an antibiotic treatment? I have read coconut oil can help a lot for this issue.
and they are fine with it.
Also should I get betadine to help with removing the sores first? And keep it clean.
Basically any help in regards to treating her myself at home would be very helpful. Thank you! Thanks for any replies
I am in New Zealand so may have limited access to some things that you don't in the UK.
She has very hard edges on each side of her mouth.
Do I need to remove the sores first?
I assume I do, and check that she has nothing stuck behind her teeth, but what can I treat the sores with once they are removed? I would like to avoid going to the vet if I can do this myself. I have watched some videos and neosporin and an antifungal was used. I have access to an antifungal (micreme) but not an antibiotic cream (without a prescription). Except for perhaps one usually used for conjunctivitis...
What else can I use as an antibiotic treatment? I have read coconut oil can help a lot for this issue.
and they are fine with it.
Also should I get betadine to help with removing the sores first? And keep it clean.
Basically any help in regards to treating her myself at home would be very helpful. Thank you! Thanks for any replies
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