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Post by mustluvpigs on Dec 4, 2010 5:42:38 GMT -5
Has anyone else noticed a huge increase in fungal skin conditions on their guinea pigs? I have found it a real problem the past few weeks. I'm putting it down to all the rain. I use Malaseb every three or four days and use a human healing gel on the sore spots to try and stop them scratching as they heal. Does anyone know of a better (quicker) solution?
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Post by monique on Dec 4, 2010 5:50:28 GMT -5
Hello Alex
Yes 2 of my own guinea pigs have got fungal. I have been bathing them in Malaseb
every 3 days and using an anti human fungal cream every day too but it is very time consuming.
I shaved the area so it is easier to apply the cream..
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Post by mustluvpigs on Dec 6, 2010 4:04:32 GMT -5
Thanks Monique. I guess I am hoping for a miracle new product - one dose cures fungus!!!! Of course, if the wet humid weather cleared up it would be a great help!!
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Post by Suze on Dec 7, 2010 9:12:16 GMT -5
What is the first sign of this fungal condition??
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Post by monique on Dec 8, 2010 3:41:25 GMT -5
signs of a fungal condition • patches/lesions of hair loss • flakey/crusty dry skin often • inflamed and itchy. • Fungal infections can cause the hair around the area to fall out easily. Common areas of infection include the ears, nose and the back end. I have some photos I think will have a look..   Bad case    If you think your guinea pigs have fungal i would treat for both mites and fungal because it can sometimes be hard to tell the difference unless you know exactly what you are looking for |
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