| Re: Um...help the noob?
I already said this earlier which was ignored. Now that I see a photo, I'm almost positive that hairloss is NOT due to mange mites. Hair loss due to mites is more from scratching the hell out of themselves due to pain from inflammation of the mite bites. It doesn't just fall out. I don't see a single scratch there. That IS however, a very typical looking fungal infection--which again, is a VERY TYPICAL problem with teddies.
I would treat for both fungus AND mites. I've treated plenty of babies with ivermectin. IF they have mites it's not worth waiting. Others will say differently, but this is the voice of experience, so take it for what it's worth. You should start applying an anti-fungal creme right away. Personally, I would also try VCO coconut oil.
And treating for both fungus and mites will not hurt your pig on the outside chance that it's something else causing the problem.
But, as has been said, you should have already taken the pig to a good cavy vet. Hopefully there is one near you. |