Scabs on my piggies mouth

[Chels00]

We have a 14 week old guinea pig and the other day I noticed she’s got some scabes around the right side of he face. It’s all scaby, we think she’s cut her face, I’ve bathed her to help heal it.

Just wondering if anyone else has any suggestions

 

[Piggies&buns]

Without a picture we can only go by your description, but it could be cheilitis (which can be bacterial, fungal or yeast infection) if it’s near her mouth, or a different type of fungal infection such as ringworm. Bathing won’t solve the problem if it is any of those things though - she needs to see vet for diagnosis and treatment.

Guinea Lynx :: Cheilitis
Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures

Does she live with another guinea pig? They are highly social animals and must not be kept alone

 

[Chels00]

Without a picture we can only go by your description, but it could be cheilitis (which can be bacterial, fungal or yeast infection) if it’s near her mouth, or a different type of fungal infection such as ringworm. Bathing won’t solve the problem if it is any of those things though. She needs to see vet for diagnosis and treatment.

Guinea Lynx :: Cheilitis
Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures

Does she live with another guinea pig? They are highly social animals and must not be kept alone

No she lives on her own but socialises with my other 3 year guniea pig every other day with he being so young

 

[Chels00]

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this is the pest picture

 

[Siikibam]

Guinea pigs don’t do play dates so they either need to be together all the time or apart. At that age they need social interaction more than anything so please bond her with your other piggy in a neutral place. When they’re getting on you will need to thoroughly clean their cage and change bedding and rearrange the space. Have a read of the guides below.
Sows: Behaviour and female health problems (including ovarian cysts)
Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics
Dominance Behaviours In Guinea Pigs

 

[Piggies&buns]

she needs to be bonded with an older piggy permanently, she is too young to be alone. And as siikibam has said, guinea pigs do not do those kind of play dates. Putting them together and then separately them over and over again causes them stress.

 

[Siikibam]

Best thing to do is to get your girl seen by the vet next week. Your photo isn’t very clear. One thing you shouldn’t do is to get water anywhere near their faces.

 

[Wiebke]

Hi!

Please have her seen for cheilitis (lip infection) as soon as you can get an appointment and stop feeding fruit and tomato, which can cause tiny cracks in the lips and mouth through which bugs can get in; this can be bacteria, fungal spores or even a pox virus. Advanced cheilitis can be fatal. Some piggies seem to be more sensitive to acid foods than others.
Here is more information on cheilitis: Guinea Lynx :: Cheilitis

Please keep in mind that hay (and not veg) is the mainstay of a diet and should make around 80% of the daily food intake. Grass and hay contain both vitamin C and are the reason why guinea pigs never had to make their own vitamin C in the first place. Fruit, tomato and veg high in sugar like carrots and sweet corn should only ever be an occasional treat. Fresh herbs are a much better and healthier source of vitamin C and trace elements than fruit for guinea pigs. A good general diet can add 1-2 years to a healthy life span and take a piggy from the lower end to the upper and beyond, so it is well worth looking at the guide link below!
Our diet guide looks at all food groups in detail but as an overall part of a balanced diet. You may find it helpful: Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets

Guinea pigs don't do playtime. They either belong to a group or they don't. Any meeting with guinea pigs that are not part of their group is an aborted bonding session, which is very frustrating for them.
Single Guinea Pigs - Challenges and Responsibilities
Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics

 

[Chels00]

Hi!

Please have her seen for cheilitis (lip infection) as soon as you can get an appointment and stop feeding fruit and tomato, which can cause tiny cracks in the lips and mouth through which bugs can get in; this can be bacteria, fungal spores or even a pox virus. Advanced cheilitis can be fatal. Some piggies seem to be more sensitive to acid foods than others.
Here is more information on cheilitis: Guinea Lynx :: Cheilitis
Here is more information on diet. Please keep in mind that hay (and not veg) is the mainstay of a diet and should make around 80% of the daily food intake. Grass and hay contain both vitamin C and are the reason why guinea pigs never had to make their own vitamin C in the first place. Fruit, tomato and veg high in sugar like carrots and sweet corn should only ever be an occasional treat. Fresh herbs are a much better and healthier source of vitamin C and trace elements. A good general diet can add 1-2 years to a healthy life span and take a piggy from the lower end to the upper and beyond.
Our diet guide looks at all food groups in detail but as an overall part of a balanced diet. You may find it helpful: Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets

Guinea pigs don't do playtime. They either belong to a group or they don't. Any meeting with guinea pigs that are not part of their group is an aborted bonding session, which is very frustrating for them.
Single Guinea Pigs - Challenges and Responsibilities
Bonding and Interaction: Illustrated social behaviours and bonding dynamics

What cream is best as no vet near us have spaces until end of January

 

[Siikibam]

We can’t tell you what to use because we’re not vets nor can we diagnose. Unfortunately there aren’t many vets near you. Have a look at the locator and see who you can get an appointment with. Travel to vets is considered an ‘essential’ even during these times.

I don’t know if it would be an option to see a general vet and have them consult with your usual vet...
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