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My pet has a skin issue. What could it be and how do I treat it?

Updated On December 4th, 2025

Can you tell me what this is and how to treat it? Thank you

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 30th, 2018

It looks like a skin injury, it could also be an infection of the skin, skin mites, a bit wound (if there are others in the same cage). basically this needs to be checked by a vet and treated accordingly (most likely with antibiotics to start with).

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