Yeast Infection Photo

[helen105281]

We went to piggy clinic today and Mabel was diagnosed with a yeast infection behind her ear. I thought it may help others to post a photo:



Treatment is with Canesten twice a day for now and we will see how she goes and adjust if needed. This is not a full blown fungal infection so she will not need dipping.

 

[Veggies Galore]

Thank you for posting this. I hope Mabel gets better soon.

 

[piggyfan]

Aww poor Mable. I hope she gets better soon.

 

[helen105281]

Thank you, it's not really bothering her which is good.

 

[MyGuineaPigPals]

2 questions? how would they acquire a yeast infection and 2 what is dipping?

 

[helen105281]

It can be from an overload of Candida. Dipping in Imaverol which is my preferred method of treating anything remotely fungal in origin.

 

[Jerrybelly]

Thanks, Helen. It's really helpful to see it.

 

[funnehmare]

Poor poppit, thankyou for uploading the photo, very useful. Wishing Mabel a speedy recovery.

 

[Sara412]

Thankyou for the info good to see life photos helps us to know what to look out for -- Get well Mabel

 

[Wiebke]

Thank you for the picture; that is really helpful!

 

[biscandmatt]

thanks for the pic. hope it clears soon mabel x

 

[Cavyhappy]

Poor little one, best of luck to Mabel; thanks for the info xx

 

[ASTRID]

Thank you hope she gets better as soon !

 

[sport_billy]

Get well soon Mabel, thanks for the helpful photo Helen.

 

[Freela]

Poor Mabel! My pig, Sundae, also gets yeast overgrowth (though hers tend to be on her legs/belly.) She is on chronic antibiotics due to bladder issues, my vet has suggested that this could be a contributing factor. OTC yeast topical cream for human use has done the trick for her, though I find I have to keep applying it for a big of time after the skin looks clear or it will just recur.