What is this?

[SallyM79]

Hi all, last night I found this on Sandys back, just above her bum. I thought it might have been poo as her fur was a little matted but after a bum bath this morning, it looks more like a scab. Has anyone seen anything like this before? I'm assuming she needs another visit to the vet. Really wanted to avoid the vet for a few days as I think it is traumatising her.

 

[Piggies&buns]

If it is just above her bottom, then it is her grease gland and it doesn’t look healthy, definitely a vet visit needed.

 

[SallyM79]

If it is just above her bottom, then it is her grease gland and it doesn’t look healthy, definitely a vet visit needed.

Thank you. I have an appointment booked for this afternoon. Do you think this is related to her issues with not eating or something new?

 

[Piggies&buns]

Thank you. I have an appointment booked for this afternoon. Do you think this is related to her issues with not eating or something new?

On it’s own a dirty grease gland isn’t going to stop them from eating, but if the area is sore, infection etc then that could lead to reduced appetite.

 

[SallyM79]

On it’s own a dirty grease gland isn’t going to stop them from eating, but if the area is sore, infection etc then that could lead to reduced appetite.

Thank you. Just want her to be healthy again