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Hi guys so I need some help.. One of my guinea pigs has this on them I know it's not caused by fighting I am really worried. I have taken them to the vets and they just gave us some antibiotics and I'm just worried.
It's red a swore (kinda like a scab) it won't let me post a picture
 
Hello and welcome to the forum.

Once your registration has been approved you will then be able to post photos. It shouldn’t take too long.

Once you have the words “new born pup” under your name you should be able to post them.
 
We do worry about them don’t we.

How many piggies do you have? I have two boys called Pepper and Pebble.
 
It looks like there may be some thinning hair at the bottom of the picture?

I'm wondering, if there is some hair thinning elsewhere, was piggy checked for parasites?
Do you notice any excessive scratching?

Antibiotics will obviously stop the area becoming infected but if it occurred for a reason other than an innocent scratch, they may not address the cause.
I would also make sure you keep the area clean (saline solution which you can make yourself).
Is there any evidence of discomfort in the area? I note you’ve not been given painkillers so perhaps the vet thinks it isn’t causing any discomfort.
 
Piggies&buns said:
It looks like there may be some thinning hair at the bottom of the picture?

I'm wondering, if there is some hair thinning elsewhere, was piggy checked for parasites?
Do you notice any excessive scratching?

Antibiotics will obviously stop the area becoming infected but it may not cure the cause.
I would also make sure you keep the area clean (saline solution which you can make yourself).
Is there any evidence of discomfort in the area? I note you’ve not been given painkillers so perhaps the vet thinks it isn’t causing any discomfort.
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I've had someone say it's possibly mange mites. I have anti-manging spray and special shampoo and conditioner for them. But apparently due to the serverity I need to rush them to the vets... I'm broke till the 19th and I'm so worried about my boy.
I gave him a bath recently and applies the spray. I don't know what else to do I'm crying as my guinea pigs are my ESA (emotional support animals)
 
Nonbinary_guinew said:
I've had someone say it's possibly mange mites. I have anti-manging spray and special shampoo and conditioner for them. But apparently due to the serverity I need to rush them to the vets... I'm broke till the 19th and I'm so worried about my boy.
I gave him a bath recently and applies the spray. I don't know what else to do I'm crying as my guinea pigs are my ESA (emotional support animals)
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So have you seen hair loss and scratching?
How long have you had them?

We obviously cannot say whether it is a parasite but should it be determined it is mange mites, then a proper treatment is needed. Sadly any sprays or treatments you can buy in shops won’t be strong enough to deal with the issue. It just ends up costing more in the long run as they don’t tend to work properly and you still end up needing the correct treatments.
It’s also never advised to bathe them prior to having a proper diagnosis.

You also need to properly disinfect the cage ideally using F10 which is a vet grade disinfectant.

The guide below explains more
New Guinea Pig Problems: Sexing & Pregnancy; URI, Ringworm & Parasites; Vet Checks & Customer Rights
 
Piggies&buns said:
It looks like there may be some thinning hair at the bottom of the picture?

I'm wondering, if there is some hair thinning elsewhere, was piggy checked for parasites?
Do you notice any excessive scratching?

Antibiotics will obviously stop the area becoming infected but if it occurred for a reason other than an innocent scratch, they may not address the cause.
I would also make sure you keep the area clean (saline solution which you can make yourself).
Is there any evidence of discomfort in the area? I note you’ve not been given painkillers so perhaps the vet thinks it isn’t causing any discomfort.
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How do I make the saline sultion all the help possible is greatly appreciated
Piggies&buns said:
So have you seen hair loss and scratching?
How long have you had them?

We obviously cannot say whether it is a parasite but should it be determined it is mange mites, then a proper treatment is needed. Sadly any sprays or treatments you can buy in shops won’t be strong enough to deal with the issue. It just ends up costing more in the long run as they don’t tend to work properly and you still end up needing the correct treatments.
It’s also never advised to bathe them prior to having a proper diagnosis.

You also need to properly disinfect the cage ideally using F10 which is a vet grade disinfectant.

The guide below explains more
New Guinea Pig Problems: Sexing & Pregnancy; URI, Ringworm & Parasites; Vet Checks & Customer Rights
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They had a bit of hair loss when I first got them as they were rescued but the it grew back it's only started again recently and the moment I saw it I took them straight to the vets. I am really scared.
 
How long have you had them?
Did you rescue them from a reputable rescue centre?
Did they see a vet when you first got them?
Can you borrow some money so you can return to the vet?

You can make a solution by putting a small amount of salt in boiled water and then allowing it to cool before wiping the area. The issue is that that’s ok for an innocent scratch which needs to be kept clean, but they do need a proper diagnosis and to start treatment or there is any chance it’s mange mites. If it’s parasites the antibiotics arent going to do anything to address it.
 
Piggies&buns said:
How long have you had them?
Did you rescue them from a reputable rescue centre?
Can you borrow some money so you can return to the vet?

You can make a solution by putting a small amount of salt in boiled water and then allowing it to cool before wiping the area. The issue is that that’s ok for an innocent scratch which needs to be kept clean, but they do need a proper diagnosis and to start treatment or there is any chance it’s mange mites. If it’s parasites the antibiotics arent going to do anything to address it.
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I have no family to borrow off I don't get paid till the 13th of next month I am asking around as much as I can. One of my neighbors is a Vetinerinan and I will go round to her later today to see what she advises.
I've had them since October last year and I did get them from a rescue that is highly recommended and has a high reputation.
Thank you for the solution recipe I'll do what I can.

We have all the food, hay etc they could need but we are going to do our best to get the money we need to take them to the vets ASAP
 
It might be too late, but if you had them from a rescue and they always had hair thinning then you need to speak to the rescue. Oftentimes they have a vet that they use and could help getting them seen/with their history. If they were signed off for rehoming whilst they hair was thin and you were told it will regrow and it didn't, then you need to let them know.
 
Hath said:
It might be too late, but if you had them from a rescue and they always had hair thinning then you need to speak to the rescue. Oftentimes they have a vet that they use and could help getting them seen/with their history. If they were signed off for rehoming whilst they hair was thin and you were told it will regrow and it didn't, then you need to let them know.
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We have an appointment on the 13th now! We managed to get some stuff to try help him temporarily.
 
Nonbinary_guinew said:
We have an appointment on the 13th now! We managed to get some stuff to try help him temporarily.
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Please don’t use anything until he has been diagnosed by a vet.
Using products before seeing a vet can cause issues. He needs a proper and correct treatment dosed to his weight in the correct length course. Any products you can buy from a pet shop won’t deal with the issue and can make a diagnosis harder to achieve as evidence is wiped away.
 
Piggies&buns said:
Please don’t use anything until he has been diagnosed by a vet.
Using products before seeing a vet can cause issues. He needs a proper and correct treatment dosed to his weight in the correct length course. Any products you can buy from a pet shop won’t deal with the issue and can make a diagnosis harder to achieve as evidence is wiped away.
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The vet has recommended what I have.
 
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