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My Juliana pig has skin bumps. Could it be mites or ringworm?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Farm Animal | Pig | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 17 days old | 12 lbs

I have a new pet juliana pig. He lives indoors and is litter box trained. He has these bumps and I'm not sure what they could be.

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 13th, 2019

It could be skin mites (mange), ringworm or any number of other skin issues. I cannot diagnose him just by looking at a photo. I suggest you have Oliver to the vet for an exam. Some of these skin diseases can be contagious to humans.

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