What should I do if my guinea pig has an ear infection?

What should I do if my guinea pig has an ear infection?

Isolate your guinea pig as soon as possible. The best preventative for a guinea pig suffering from an ear infection is to isolate them to prevent the illness from spreading to other guinea pigs in the cage. Set up a temporary cage using a large cardboard box or a transportable enclosure.

When to get medical attention for a guinea pig?

Your guinea pig should receive immediate medical attention if you suspect ileus, so it can get a diagnosis and be prescribed the proper medications. Ileus can be caused secondarily by an underlying illness or stressor which, in turn, causes your guinea pig to stop eating.

What kind of skin problems do guinea pigs have?

Guinea pigs originate from Peru, where the climate is warm and dry. Fungal skin infection is a particular problem in the UK as there is always moisture in the air: cold and damp in the winter and hot and humid in the summer. Often, guinea pigs present with both fungal and parasitic problems at the same time and need treating for both. Endoparasites

Is it normal for a guinea pig to get sick?

While they are usually healthy animals, there are a number of diseases that commonly affect pet guinea pigs. By knowing what the most common illnesses are, you can be better prepared to monitor for signs and symptoms that your guinea pig may be getting sick.

What should I do if my guinea pig’s ears are white?

Hold your guinea pig on your lap, and gently lift up one ear at a time. All your guinea pigs’ ears should be free from crust and white marks. If there are any white marks then this could indicate a fungal infection, and your guinea pig will need to see a vet.

What happens when a guinea pig has an ear infection?

An ear infection is a rare medical condition that commonly occurs when a guinea pig is suffering from a bacterial infection, such as pneumonia or other respiratory diseases. Severe cases of an ear infection can affect the nervous system and cause an inability to walk, rolling to one side, and head tilt.

Can a guinea pig be treated for ear mites?

It is not licensed for guinea pigs. It is important you take your piggies to the vet to check what is going on in their ears and determine if it is mites or an infection before any treatment is given.

When to take a guinea pig to the vet?

All your guinea pigs’ ears should be free from crust and white marks. If there are any white marks then this could indicate a fungal infection, and your guinea pig will need to see a vet. If your guinea pigs’ hair looks a little strange between its eyes and its ears, then this could mean…