Doodle google
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My guinea pig got hurt on his nose don't know how. It is a small cut and I can see a bit of blood there. What should I do now, does he require a vet?
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Got a cut on nose
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Hello. If it’s tiny cut I’d just keep an eye on it for now. But obviously if it’s a large cut that won’t stop bleeding I’d get it checked out. Does he live with another piggy? Maybe they had a little argument. If so keep an eye on any bullying. Boars need lots of room to get on.
Hi!
How long have you had your guinea pig for and is it a single or do they have a companion?
Please keep an eye on the area. Please disinfect the cut with a little saline solution, made from mixing 1 teaspoon of salt into 500 ml/1 pint boiled and cooled water.
If it is just a scratch (especially from another piggy), it should just scab over and heal off. See a vet if it looks very pink, hot to the touch and swollen (i.e. signs of an infection that require antibiotic treatment).
If you notice a balding, crusty area developing around the cut over the coming days, you are most likely dealing with ringworm, a highly contagious fungal skin infection that can also transmit to humans or other species pets which is sadly rather common in newly bought guinea pigs. Good hygiene and proper treatment is in this case of utmost importance if you want to get on top of it once and for all.
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