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Infection Crusty and irritating ear...?

HailTheH21

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Hi. I am freaking out because Sundays suck, and Vets aren't open. My (about) 4 month old piggy, Baldwin, has his entire left ear, crusty, hard at the touch, and he flings his head whenever you touch it. Obviously it is bugging him, he makes a squeak noise, and again flicks his ear. He has a cage buddy, Benson, so this is why I am posing, because if it's contagious via cage, I will be really upset with myself. Besides Benson and Baldwin, I have Bambi and Bonnie (two girls) in another cage, and Barney (a boy) in yet another cage in my room. I am very concerned, and this post will have a picture. I am calling the vet tomorrow unless someone can tell me that I am over-reacting.
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HailTheH21

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Thank you so much! I'm reading it now.
 

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Buy one of the creams listed on that link that Rywen gave you, and put it on twice a day. Use a q-tip, and wash your hands well afterward.

I wouldn't worry about the other pigs. You now know what to watch for, and can treat them early if needed.

If the fungus creams don't work, post back here and I'll give you directions for treating it as a bacterial infection. But fungus is most likely.
 
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