alexr
Teenage Guinea Pig
Ooh no
The night before last I was cuddling Bree and whilst stroking her noticed a large crusty bit on her back. I gently combed it and her fur came out in clumps with white stuff on the end. I wondered if it was mites as Bailey had mites a while back but is now clear of them. Anyway I washed her yesterday and as I was shampooing her fur started coming out in clumps so I guessed it was probably fungal.
I went through the whole fungal process with Betty and Babs a couple of years ago so knew what to do with Bree. I got all the loose stuff out after washing her with Nizoral and she is now pretty much bald on her bum. Once she was dry I put the GG lavender and myrhh lotion on her to sooth any soreness. I have washed all the other piggies but no signs of similar symptoms thank goodness.
I shall have to keep a close eye on her and watch it doesn't come back. If any more signs I think the next step will be one of those oil soaks. Poor Bree, I think she hated me cos she went in the bath furry and came out half bald - she was squeaking her head off and bit me on the wrist - owww.
Alex x
The night before last I was cuddling Bree and whilst stroking her noticed a large crusty bit on her back. I gently combed it and her fur came out in clumps with white stuff on the end. I wondered if it was mites as Bailey had mites a while back but is now clear of them. Anyway I washed her yesterday and as I was shampooing her fur started coming out in clumps so I guessed it was probably fungal.
I went through the whole fungal process with Betty and Babs a couple of years ago so knew what to do with Bree. I got all the loose stuff out after washing her with Nizoral and she is now pretty much bald on her bum. Once she was dry I put the GG lavender and myrhh lotion on her to sooth any soreness. I have washed all the other piggies but no signs of similar symptoms thank goodness.
I shall have to keep a close eye on her and watch it doesn't come back. If any more signs I think the next step will be one of those oil soaks. Poor Bree, I think she hated me cos she went in the bath furry and came out half bald - she was squeaking her head off and bit me on the wrist - owww.
Alex x