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Post by Kayleigh on Apr 17, 2010 13:43:15 GMT
Afternoon everyone, Pip has a line of small spots/dry skin just up from her nose, Im not 100% sure what it could be. It may be a fungal infection or just something innocent, her rubbing her nose against the cage. I just wanted your opinions/advice before treating. All my girls have been treated with ivermectin (2 weeks ago) so it cant be mites/lice etc. Its not the best picture ever ( she wouldnt sit still ) she knew it was grass time.  Thanks in advance |
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Post by Niki on Apr 17, 2010 13:51:38 GMT
Hi
It is what's commonly known as a fungal nose stripe. Why they appear no one seems to know & i've never had a piggy who's had one & it's spread elsewhere. I have a piggy with one at the moment & have chosen not to treat it.
In the past i have used an anti-fungal cream (canesten) on previous piggies which has seemed to work but others have said they haven't treated & it has gone as quickly as it appeared.
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Post by catalady on Apr 17, 2010 15:05:13 GMT
I also had a piggy with this and I just smeared a small amount of Sudocreme on it and it cleared up very quickly...whether it was actually the cream or not I don't know, but it didn't hurt
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Post by Kayleigh on Apr 17, 2010 15:12:45 GMT
Ahhh thats good to know, ill apply some cream just to be on the safe side and keep an eye on her little nose stripe. Thanks to the both of you  |
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Post by Orlaith on Apr 21, 2010 17:31:59 GMT
I was wondering about that as well. My Mabel has a little line on her nose, not even as distinct as that, and I mentioned it to our vet and he said it was nothing to worry about and we didn't need to stress her out by treating her (Mabelly-babelly doesn't like being touched very much). Good to know what it is though!
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