What does a ringworm look like on a guinea pig?
The major symptom associated with ringworm in guinea pigs is bald patches. These usually begin around the head, and may have red, flaky patches in them. The bald patches are first seen on the nose, ears, and around the eyes, but can spread to other parts of the body if left untreated.
What does ringworm on a guinea pig look like?
What does it mean when guinea pig has a lump on its neck?
There are 25 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. Guinea pigs can develop lumps on their bodies. Often, the term ‘lumps’ refers to swollen neck lymph nodes that become abscesses (pockets of infection). However, the lumps can also be cysts (fluid-filled pockets), lipomas (fat-filled tumors), or skin tumors.
How big is the scab on my guinea pig’s back?
The scab looks like it’s healing but the patch has definitely gotten bigger and spread up to the small bald patch you can see and also downwards too. Any ideas? I’m worried the fact it’s spread makes it more likely to be mites; should I persist with the cream with only using it for a day and a half or should I take her back to the vets?
What should I do if my guinea pig has a lump?
Allow your vet to perform additional testing. Your vet may want to run some extra tests to confirm the diagnosis of the lump. One type of test is called fine needle aspiration (FNA), during which your vet will use a small needle to withdraw a fluid sample from the lump.
How can I tell if my guinea pig has an abscess in his neck?
An abscess in the neck could be a swelling of the lymph node in that area. Lymph nodes are small glands that help the body fight infection. An abscess can feel firm or soft. Helpful? Identify abscesses in your guinea pig’s mouth and jaw. Abscesses can also form in the mouth or jaw of a guinea pig.
Why does my guinea pig have a lump on her neck?
They can form anywhere on a guinea pig’s body, but the most common locations are the head and neck. An abscess in the neck could be a swelling of the lymph node in that area. Lymph nodes are small glands that help the body fight infection. An abscess can feel firm or soft.
What causes an abscess on a guinea pig’s neck?
Abscesses can form either after a bite from another guinea pig, or if something rough and sharp (e.g., straw) goes through the skin. They can form anywhere on a guinea pig’s body, but the most common locations are the head and neck. An abscess in the neck could be a swelling of the lymph node in that area.
The scab looks like it’s healing but the patch has definitely gotten bigger and spread up to the small bald patch you can see and also downwards too. Any ideas? I’m worried the fact it’s spread makes it more likely to be mites; should I persist with the cream with only using it for a day and a half or should I take her back to the vets?
Why does my guinea pig have white sludge on her back?
White sludge indicates that your guinea pig has too much calcium in its diet, so you need to cut down on specific vegetables. Contact your vet to see if this is normal for your guinea pig after treatment. Thanks! My guinea pig has two cysts on her back end and 4 lumps on each of her joints. Is this common?
