Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Male | 5 months and 1 day old
A month ago i got a skinny pig and a long haired guinea pig a few days after i got them i noticed the long haired guiena pig had a little crusty stuff around his eye as shown in the second photo, about a week ago my skinny pig started getting white spots around his rump, it's progressing rather quickly he now has a small white spot under his chin and another behind a ear. I spot clean the cage every two days and fully clean once a week. diet is hay, pellets, and vegetables every few days.
2 Answers
Published on August 16th, 2020
Thanks for reaching out about Bat boi and including photos. These lesions both appear to be fungal lesions (ringworm) and a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. If correct, this fungal infection can be potentially transmitted to humans, so if you or your family develop dermal lesions, you need to see your doctor. Good luck.
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Published on October 26th, 2017
Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. There are several possibilities that are causing the hair loss. Allergies, mites, ringworm, or a bacterial infection. Because ringworm has the potential to be a problem to you & your family, it is always best to get these things checked out at your veterinarian as soon as possible.
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