Hair Loss Hair loss and scabs around eye

It could be fungal or bacterial, but whatever it is probably itches -- looks like she's been scratching pretty hard.

I prefer to play it really safe with eye problems. This doesn't look like it involves the eye itself, but you may need an ointment safe for eyes because the lesion is so close. I think your vet appointment is a good idea. But do post back and let us know what he says.

Her appointment is on Monday morning. I'll definitely post back.

It looks just like a fungal problem one of the rescue pigs here had. The vet prescribed both an oral medication for fungus, as well as a liquid that I sparingly applied with a cotton swab. Because of the open sores around the eye, however, you will need to be careful about what to apply there.

Good luck at the vet! Unfortunately fungal infections can escalate pretty quickly, so you might need to take her in to an emergency vet.

You might want to try applying some miconazole cream using a cotton swab. Read the directions to see if you can use it on open wounds.

Cookie's vet visit went well. The vet said that it was fungal and gave us a liquid for the bare spots and a mousse for the rest of her body. Unfortunately, last night we discovered a tiny area of hair loss on her former cage mate, so we will be treating her too. Hopefully this clears up quickly. I really miss snuggling with my piggies!