Scabs and wounds on back

[xxangelxx2440]

Hi everyone, another question on what to do I'm afraid about a piggles health.
My one year old, has been getting markings on her and I don't know how to go about it, at this rate I might just put a sock over her..... I have 2 other girls and one boy but none of the others are aggressive, if anything she's the aggressive one, pics are down below, advice needed

(2 out of 5 wounds in 2 weeks) the first was a scab that was falling off when I first noticed what was happening

 

[Siikibam]

Please don’t put a sock on her. It would be very uncomfortable for her.

Have you noticed her scratching or biting much of late? Whereabouts are the scratches? I would suggest you have her checked out by the vet then see how to move forward.

 

[Piggies&buns]

Please have her seen by a vet. If she is biting herself then that is usually a sign of pain or discomfort.

 

[xxangelxx2440]

Not even on her backside, they're literally in the centre of her back

 

[Siikibam]

First port of call is a vet. Hopefully they can tell you more.

 

[PigglePuggle]

I've changed the title of this thread because self-harming is not an accurate or helpful term to use here.
If a piggy is scratching, biting or chewing at an area of their body this indicates skin irritation or pain in the affected area.
The middle of the back is a classic place for mange mite infestation to start- the requires diagnosis by a vet taking a skin svrape to view under the microscope, then prescribe veterinary strength ivermectin treatment.
Avoid over the counter treatments and please do not cover or restrain your animal in any way, that would be very distressing for her.

 

[Swissgreys]

It does sound like your piggy may have mites, but only a vet can properly diagnose and treat this.
Please have her seen as soon as possible during normal opening hours, and please do not cover her with a sock.
The extreme pain and itching cause by mites (which burrow under the skin) can actually cause seizures and even death if left untreated, and adding a sock to her already irritated skin would just cause further distress.

The good news is that this condition can be treated quite easily with proper medication from the vet.