Struggling with fungal infection treatment

[BubblesPiggies]

Hi,
After a vet consultation on Monday, the vet thought that the dry crusty skin on my pigs backs and in one of their ears was most likely some kind of fungal infection after the mites treatment they prescribed last time didn't work. They prescribed an ointment that seems to be working. The problem is, my guinea pigs are not huge fans of being picked up and handled. They tolerate it, but not quite for long enough for me to comb through and get rid of any loose flakes and apply the cream. Does anyone have any tips on making this easier?
Also in terms of hygine, i am using gloves when handling and am using newspaper on the base of the cage so i can change it daily and clean down
the correx ( I also replaced this after i spoke to the vet) I'm using the johnsons disinfectant at the minute as my F10 is in the post. I just feel bad as I had to throw out all their toys as they were wooden and it's too hot at the minute for plastic toys. I'm using vegetable washing lines ect. But was just wondering if there was I was just wondering if i could do anything else to help them?⁸

 

[Wiebke]

Hi,
After a vet consultation on Monday, the vet thought that the dry crusty skin on my pigs backs and in one of their ears was most likely some kind of fungal infection after the mites treatment they prescribed last time didn't work. They prescribed an ointment that seems to be working. The problem is, my guinea pigs are not huge fans of being picked up and handled. They tolerate it, but not quite for long enough for me to comb through and get rid of any loose flakes and apply the cream. Does anyone have any tips on making this easier?
Also in terms of hygine, i am using gloves when handling and am using newspaper on the base of the cage so i can change it daily and clean down
the correx ( I also replaced this after i spoke to the vet) I'm using the johnsons disinfectant at the minute as my F10 is in the post. I just feel bad as I had to throw out all their toys as they were wooden and it's too hot at the minute for plastic toys. I'm using vegetable washing lines ect. But was just wondering if there was I was just wondering if i could do anything else to help them?⁸View attachment 144595View attachment 144596View attachment 144593

Hi!

Creaming is OK for mild fungal on the ears but it won't prevent any spores from spreading. If you have got more herds of infection, then it is definitely not enough.

You do not need to replace your correx if you wipe it down thoroughly with F10 but you may want to wash the whole cage including grids housing and connectors in a deep clean, as well as wash any fabrics at a higher temperature.

Please take the time to read our ringworm hygiene guide. It is VERY practical, step-by-step and the most comprehensive fungal care guide you will find!
Here is the link: Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures

Here is our

 

[BubblesPiggies]

Hi!

Creaming is OK for mild fungal on the ears but it won't prevent any spores from spreading. If you have got more herds of infection, then it is definitely not enough.

You do not need to replace your correx if you wipe it down thoroughly with F10 but you may want to wash the whole cage including grids housing and connectors in a deep clean, as well as wash any fabrics at a higher temperature.

Please take the time to read our ringworm hygiene guide. It is VERY practical, step-by-step and the most comprehensive fungal care guide you will find!
Here is the link: Ringworm: Hygiene And Pictures

Here is our

Thanks for your reply. I replaced the correx at the weekend as it needed doing anyway and i did clean everything down. Obviously once the F10 arrives i will repeat the process using that. I have a follow up appointment on Monday where the vet said they would bring them into clinic to get a better look if it still hasn't cleared. Due to corona we emailed across pictures and did a telephone consultation. If it doesn't clear up, the vet mentioned a skin scraping. I'm just hoping that the cream works.

 

[Siikibam]

What did they prescribe the last time and how many treatments did your piggy get?

 

[BubblesPiggies]

What did they prescribe the last time and how many treatments did your piggy get?

The vet prescribed xeno 450, i think its ivermeticin ( thats proba ly not how you spell it) initially as it looked to be mites, they both had 2 doses of that. At the moment they have Surolan drops and the patches on their bums have cleared up almost completely and is clearing up on the ear but not a fast as their bums did.