[header] How to treat ringworm in guinea pigs [title] Recognize the symptoms. [step] Bald patches are the first and most obvious signs of ringworm. The fungus weakens the hair follicle, which then causes their fur to fall out.
[header] How to treat ringworm in guinea pigs [title] Recognize the symptoms. [step] Bald patches are the first and most obvious signs of ringworm. The fungus weakens the hair follicle, which then causes their fur to fall out.
The initial white flakes are usually accompanied by yellow patches. [substeps] Pay attention to the duration of shedding. Bald patches will develop a crusty appearance with time and will eventually be accompanied by red patches around the eyes, ears, and nose. [title] Find a vet who can treat guinea pigs. The patches also begin to develop into a dark brown streak below the base of the tail, where it was before the first sign of ringworm. As the fungus progresses, the coloration will become lighter and larger. In the first month of guinea pigs, the bald patches intensify and the hair is papery. [substeps] If the bald patches persist for more than two weeks, the guinea pig may have ringworm.