Is ringworm contagious in guinea pigs?

Ringworm in guinea pigs is caused by a particular family of fungus. It’s easily communicable between pigs—most animals are infected through contact with other infected guineas or by touching contaminated bedding or cage objects.

Can a guinea pig die from a kidney stone?

Bladder or less commonly kidney stones both cause enormous pain to guinea pigs, and this can result in death if not treated. Often the presentation of this pain can be confused with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and a vet needs to establish if it is this or stones that is causing the pain, possibly blood loss or more.

Is the Ringworm on my guinea pig gone?

The ringworm is looking much better, fur is starting to grow back and haven’t noticed any new crusts. My worry is I have 2 other guinea pigs (one 3yrs and the other 6weeks old) and I don’t want them to catch it.

Can a guinea pig get a bladder stone?

It is also worth mentioning Bladder sludge which is a pre cursor to bladder stones could be a problem. This can be just as painful to a guinea pig as stones, but it has more of a chance to be removed from their system naturally.

How long after stone removal can a guinea pig?

Because new stones may reform within months or even weeks of surgery, it is important to monitor your pet’s health after stone removal. Some pet owners report the recurrence of stones 2-3 weeks post surgery. An x-ray of AliceMcmallis’ guinea pig showed it stone-free, but the following week an x-ray showed 3 stones.

Bladder or less commonly kidney stones both cause enormous pain to guinea pigs, and this can result in death if not treated. Often the presentation of this pain can be confused with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and a vet needs to establish if it is this or stones that is causing the pain, possibly blood loss or more.

Can a guinea pig get a stone in its bladder?

Bladder stones in guinea pigs can be big or small and can stay in the bladder or get stuck in the urethra. Sometimes stones are so small that they can be passed when your guinea pig urinates but sometimes they can get stuck in the urethra or cause irritation to the bladder tissue.

How long does it take to get ringworm out of a guinea pig?

Treatment usually lasts seven to 10 days. After 10 days have passed, make a follow-up appointment with your vet to make sure your guinea pig is ringworm free. As soon as you get confirmation from your guinea pig is healthy, you can put it back in the cage with your other pigs.

Why does my guinea pig not pass urine?

If your guinea pig cannot pass any urine, then he may be faced with the painful diagnosis of a bladder stone. Bladder stones are made up most often of calcium carbonate formed into hard, roundish pieces that can block his urethra or simply stay in his bladder.