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Infection Is my pigs cut infected? Picture included

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About a week or two ago, my pig Tessa got bit by my other pig. I noticed today that it looks pretty weird, the picture doesn't show but it looks like it's scabbing and kind of green... Is it infected? Thank you tessa baby cut.jpg
 

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Also**** if it is infected, what should I do?
 

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It's difficult to tell from the photo, but bite wounds can abscess and become infected because they can go deep into the skin. You would need to go to the vet who can clean out the wound and give you the required antibiotics and pain medication to prevent further infection. The vet may also instruct you about cleaning and flushing the wound, if necessary. But I, personally, would go to the vet, especially if it looks "green" or is pus-like.
 

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It's difficult to tell from the photo, but bite wounds can abscess and become infected because they can go deep into the skin. You would need to go to the vet who can clean out the wound and give you the required antibiotics and pain medication to prevent further infection. The vet may also instruct you about cleaning and flushing the wound, if necessary. But I, personally, would go to the vet, especially if it looks "green" or is pus-like.
I cleaned it out again myself and now it isn't green anymore it just looks like a scab. Do you know how much it would cost?
 

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Vet costs vary from state to state, and even city to city. I think if you're at a point where she's not only missing hair, but it's also clearly producing pus of some kind, she needs to see a vet. Did you witness the bite? Because honestly to me that looks potentially fungal, but either way a vet visit's in order IMO.
 

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It is possible for it to just look like a scab on the outside, even though there may be pus building up underneath. From what you're saying and the fact that it was green, it sounds like it has an infection building in the cut. Going to the vet is important, as an antibiotic will help her heal. I don't know how much a vet check costs in your area, as I live in the UK, but if you go to an exotics vet (one familiar with guinea pigs, not just your typical dog/cat vet), for something like this, it would cost you the normal vet fee plus a bit extra for antibiotics - I would assume they would give something like Septrin/Baytril (depending on the age of the guinea pig) as an antibiotic and perhaps Metacam for the pain (these are the UK names, they have similar names in the US, I believe). Again, it's hard to tell without seeing it in person, but I would highly suggest going to the vet, as there are signs of infection.
 

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That looks bad to me, I recommend that you take her to an exotics vet. There can be an infection under the scab that spreads internally.
 

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That looks bad to me, I recommend that you take her to an exotics vet. There can be an infection under the scab that spreads internally.
Do you know how much that'll be?
 

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If anyone can find me a vet too that'll be great. I live in Hollywood, Florida 33023
 

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My pig had an infected bite on her face. Vet visit (my normal dog/cat vet , long story) cost me $49 and the meds (Baytril tablets) for one week were $18. And I had her on it for 2 weeks for in total it cost me $71. I ended up grinding up the tablets and adding water and syringe feeding it to my pig.

You will need a pro-biotic as well. Whether it be Bene-Bac (found at farm stores) or something easily found at your grocery store/target/pharmacy. I used Acidophilus capsules and put the powder on some veggies. You'll also want a Saline or Betadine or both to clean the wound with. It's gross but you'll have to keep the scab off to do any good. I flushed my pigs wound twice a day. Being on the nose you will have a harder time, you won't want to get anything in their nose.
 

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My pig had an infected bite on her face. Vet visit (my normal dog/cat vet , long story) cost me $49 and the meds (Baytril tablets) for one week were $18. And I had her on it for 2 weeks for in total it cost me $71. I ended up grinding up the tablets and adding water and syringe feeding it to my pig.

You will need a pro-biotic as well. Whether it be Bene-Bac (found at farm stores) or something easily found at your grocery store/target/pharmacy. I used Acidophilus capsules and put the powder on some veggies. You'll also want a Saline or Betadine or both to clean the wound with. It's gross but you'll have to keep the scab off to do any good. I flushed my pigs wound twice a day. Being on the nose you will have a harder time, you won't want to get anything in their nose.
Do you think you can find me a vet? I live in hollywood, florida 33023. Uggggh. How long should I wait to take her?
 

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Do you think you can find me a vet? I live in hollywood, florida 33023. Uggggh. How long should I wait to take her?

I could try to help. But I would take her ASAP. Like the earliest appointment possible. You'll want an exotics vet. I only took her to my normal vet because I shadow there and know they had the meds I wanted and knew they weren't gonna push me with wrong info.
 

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Unless there's actually pus or there's a lump or it smells, I'd just keep it clean. The green stuff looks to me like she just got it dirty--it doesn't look like pus to me.

You can use a wet warm cloth to gently loosen the scab to see if there's any pus.
 

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Unless there's actually pus or there's a lump or it smells, I'd just keep it clean. The green stuff looks to me like she just got it dirty--it doesn't look like pus to me.

You can use a wet warm cloth to gently loosen the scab to see if there's any pus.
Do you mind if I show you pictures? I'll do it right now if you're available to help. Thank you so much.
 

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Sure. Go ahead and post them.
 

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Sure. Go ahead and post them.
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It doesn't look/feel bumpy to me. There is no green stuff anymore, now that I think about it, it could've been the food I was giving them bc it went right off this morning when I cleaned it. No puss, either. If you can reference me a picture of a scab that has puss/bumpy that'll be better. Thank you so much
 

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The brown is just a scar, no puss
 

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Sorry, I meant scab
 
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