Possible fungal

[HeatherW]

The Smooshlets, Daisy and Luna, have been with me for over a week now and I noticed yesterday that Luna has a little scab behind her ear.

Today, my partner noticed that Daisy has some hair clumped together under her eye. Initially, I thought it might be some dried eye wash, but a closer showed some dry skin and a scab on one ear, as well as some scaly/flaky skin above her eye. I alao spotted some brown specks in her hair, so it appears she may have lice too.







I'm going to arrange a vet visit, but if it is fungal, is there anything in particular to be aware of? Can people catch it too? Sam and Jynx look unaffected, but should they be treated as well?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Piggies&buns]

If it is ringworm then yes people and other pets can catch it. If Sam and Jynx have been with/near them or potentially near any spores then let your vet know. Breaking the cycle by treating all animals in contact is important as ringworm spores can live in the environment for a couple of years and treating all in contact animals within 10-14 days of the outbreak can stop them from getting it also and subsequently spreading it further

This will explain what to do hygiene wise - Ringworm: Hygiene, Care And Pictures

 

[Wiebke]

Hi

It looks like possible ringworm. Please take the time to read our guide link into which over 15 years experience with countless cases has gone into.

The biggest problem with ringworm is to prevent the invisible tiny spores that are shed in their thousands to potentially cause reinfections and jump to other species for the next two years. Your care and very specific hygiene are absolutely crucial in getting on top of it once and for all - which you can do if you follow out guide. It has often enough proven that the recommend measures do exactly that!
Ringworm: Hygiene, Care And Pictures

 

[Bill & Ted]

Aw, poor you! Hope it’s not ringworm