Hannah Boyd
Junior Guinea Pig
Hi,
I have a group of 3 piggies who live outdoors in a wooden hutch. They were originally bedded on shavings but have since changed to Aubiose hemp. Around summer 2013, one piggie I noticed had what looked like mites - this was treated with ivermectin successfully. However, it came back and after more thorough research and contact with the vet, we thought a fungal infection (this is only a small patch on the inside of each back leg, flakey/dry skin and some scabs) and treatment of all piggies began with imaverol baths and daktarin cream as well as a hutch clean. The problem was on and off but now never amounted to more than dry or flaky skin with use of hypo-care. However, recently, it has become more apparent in the piggies (I believe the colder weather lowers their immune system) and I have begun to treat with imaverol and daktarin. The hutch has been scrubbed and is now drying to be sanded down and repainted. I very much hope that this will solve the hutch. The piggies are currently indoors in a plastic cage and will be bathed 3 times at 3 day intervals. However, I only moved the piggies out of the hutch today and have already bathed 3 times (every 3 days) prior to now. The treatment is having an effect for sure but usually has gone by the 3rd treatment. Will bathing in imaverol cause problems? One piggie is almost all white and a lot of her skin is pink, it seems to look a bit flaky, not all over - only in patches, but these patches are quite pink and may be irritated. I wondered if anyone has experience of persistent fungal infections, or possible other skin conditions which are similar? Piggies do not seem particularly irritated by it and no scabs/bleeding, eating/drinking/personalities as normal. I really am not sure what to do if this does not work, a trip to the vets I guess. Although everything I have read suggests that the vets will recommend what I am already doing and the visit would be for reassurance more than anything. Thank you in advance for any advice.
I have a group of 3 piggies who live outdoors in a wooden hutch. They were originally bedded on shavings but have since changed to Aubiose hemp. Around summer 2013, one piggie I noticed had what looked like mites - this was treated with ivermectin successfully. However, it came back and after more thorough research and contact with the vet, we thought a fungal infection (this is only a small patch on the inside of each back leg, flakey/dry skin and some scabs) and treatment of all piggies began with imaverol baths and daktarin cream as well as a hutch clean. The problem was on and off but now never amounted to more than dry or flaky skin with use of hypo-care. However, recently, it has become more apparent in the piggies (I believe the colder weather lowers their immune system) and I have begun to treat with imaverol and daktarin. The hutch has been scrubbed and is now drying to be sanded down and repainted. I very much hope that this will solve the hutch. The piggies are currently indoors in a plastic cage and will be bathed 3 times at 3 day intervals. However, I only moved the piggies out of the hutch today and have already bathed 3 times (every 3 days) prior to now. The treatment is having an effect for sure but usually has gone by the 3rd treatment. Will bathing in imaverol cause problems? One piggie is almost all white and a lot of her skin is pink, it seems to look a bit flaky, not all over - only in patches, but these patches are quite pink and may be irritated. I wondered if anyone has experience of persistent fungal infections, or possible other skin conditions which are similar? Piggies do not seem particularly irritated by it and no scabs/bleeding, eating/drinking/personalities as normal. I really am not sure what to do if this does not work, a trip to the vets I guess. Although everything I have read suggests that the vets will recommend what I am already doing and the visit would be for reassurance more than anything. Thank you in advance for any advice.