Dandruff type skin issue?

[annachristina_piggies]

Hi! Piglet’s ‘dandruff’ issue seems to be getting worse. Does anyone know what this issue is and how to treat it? It looks like dead flakes of skin that end up getting attached to the hair shafts. The worst affected area is the crown on his back where the hair goes in different directions. When I tried to examine the area, he didn’t like me touching it and tried to itch the area. There are no blood/scabs or sore wounds, and I can’t see anything moving that looks like mites or lice etc.

 

[Piggies&buns]

You will need to have him checked by a vet to find out what the issue is and have treatment prescribed. He definitely sounds irritated if he doesn’t like you touching the area.
You cannot see mites themselves, only their evidence

 

[VickiA]

Only a vet can formally diagnose and prescribe the correct treatment. You would not be able see mites. Lice are visible to the human eye but to be honest I’ve only ever seen them in surrendered piggies in a really bad state with depressed immune system. So if he’s objecting to you looking at the area, and he’s losing hair then a vet visit is necessary. Please let us know what the vet says.

 

[weepweeps]

Piglet is a stunner. . Hope you can sort out his dandruff issues.

 

[Claire W]

Aw he’s beautiful I hope the vet can help