Scabs and dandruff?

[Gplover94]

Help please!

My 8 week old guinea pig has scabs underneath his eye, at the top of his back leg and below one of his ears that looks sore and bloody. I can also see like a dandruff type in his fur.

My other guinea pig doesn't have any scabs but I can see they are both itching.

Pictures attached but I couldn't take a picture of the bloody one and splitting the hair was to painful for him

 

[Piggies&buns]

Please have them seen by a vet for diagnosis and treatment

 

[Gplover94]

OK will book an appointment. Thank you

 

[Wiebke]

OK will book an appointment. Thank you

Hi!

Here are your customer rights re. new guinea pigs with health issues: New guinea pigs: Sexing, vet checks&customer rights, URI, ringworm and parasites
We can unfortunately not diagnose from a picture. You can reclaim any vet fees by presenting them together with the sales receipt if problems arise within 2-3 weeks of purchase.

All the best!

 

[Gplover94]

Thank you, I'll check that out.

 

[Crinkle&Milotheguineapig]

Hello, May I ask how is your guinea pig going?
I piggy's have the same problem and sadly 1 of them had passed away, We are going to see a vet. What did you do to prevent this from happening?

Thank You Very Much For Your Help.

 

[Swissgreys]

Hello, May I ask how is your guinea pig going?
I piggy's have the same problem and sadly 1 of them had passed away, We are going to see a vet. What did you do to prevent this from happening?

Thank You Very Much For Your Help.

The original poster has not been online in almost a year so they are unlikely to reply.
When you have a problem it is best to start your own thread with a description of your piggies specific issues.
However what I would say is that skin issues like this need urgent vet attention and diagnosis, particularly if one of your piggies seems to have passed away from the problem.
Severe mite infestations can cause seizures and ultimately death if left untreated.
So I would make a vet appointment as soon as possible to have your remaining piggies checked.
Thankfully most skin conditions can be easily treated with the correct prescription medication after an accurate diagnosis.

 

[Crinkle&Milotheguineapig]

Thank you very much!

I will book them now! Thanks again