My pet has worsening sores and scratches. Could it be an infection?

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I’ve had Nike for a couple of months now and ever since I got him he’s had a small sore on his back and he scratches a lot. I’ve kept an eye on him and he eats perfectly fine and runs around and loves attention but his sores have got worse. I know it’s not mites cause he shares a cage with his son and his son isn’t showing any signs of the same thing I just don’t know what it could be. Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | unneutered

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

It could be a bacterial infection, but I would be hesitant to treat it with out also treating for mites as that is the most common reason to start having these issues. I usually treat all animals in the cage so it doesn’t pass back and forth. A visit with your veterinarian would be a good place to start to get some antibiotics. You guys can decide together if you should treat for mites or not. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

My pet has worsening sores and scratches. Could it be an infection?

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