Ears

[anp1012]

Hey guys, I just wanted to get your opinions on my one guinea pig’s ears. She is the first guinea pig I’ve ever owned so I just want to make sure to take her to the vet if I need to! Her ears look a little crusty to me but I’m not sure if its more than normal.

 

[Siikibam]

It’s difficult to know from your description but I would take her to the vet for a check. Does she live alone?

 

[anp1012]

I'm trying to post a picture but can't seem to figure out how, she also has two other cage mates and I've looked at their ears and they seem fine.

 

[Siikibam]

How long have you had them for? And where did you get them from?

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[anp1012]

Two of them I've had for close to a year and the third I got a month ago.

 

[Piggies&buns]

You add a picture by clicking ‘attach files’ below the message box. However, only a vet can diagnose a problem, so I would just get her booked in for a check

 

[Wiebke]

Hey guys, I just wanted to get your opinions on my one guinea pig’s ears. She is the first guinea pig I’ve ever owned so I just want to make sure to take her to the vet if I need to! Her ears look a little crusty to me but I’m not sure if its more than normal.

Hi!

Ears should not be crusty. Please have her checked for a fungal infection; especially for ringworm, which is sadly very common in newly bought guinea pigs.
You can reclaim any vet fees from the pet store as part of your customer rights for having been in effect sold damaged ware. Please accept that we can only guess but not diagnose, nor can we replace a vet visit.

Here is more detailed information on your customer rights and the most common problems that come with newly bought guinea pigs:
New guinea pigs: Sexing, vet checks&customer rights, URI, ringworm and parasites
Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures

Does your girl have got a companion? Guinea pigs are group animals and are not wired to be kept on their own.
Companionship

 

[anp1012]

For some reason I just missed attach files button but there is the picture! I plan on getting her into the vet ASAP.

 

[Pretzelpigs]

That ear is a little bit worrying.I do not specialize in medical issues so I would wait for another response.

 

[Claire W]

It looks like skin pigmentation but if it’s crusty and you’re concerned, please see a vet

 

[SquiglyPiggy]

It looks a little similar to when one of mine had an ear infection, but I am no specialist so I agree with everyone else here. If you are concerned and have the funds a vet trip would be the right way to go just to make sure.