11/06/2020
Why does ringworm spread so effortlessly between childre and Guinea pigs?❓👇🐹
☣ Ringworm is a highly transmissible fungal infection that can easily spread between animals, pets and people with children at primary risk. It is often transmitted through contact or contaminated bedding and objects.
⚠️Anyone in contact with the animal who develops any SKIN or NAIL problems should contact their GP.❗
Ringworm should be considered in any Guinea pig that develops bald patches or thinning of the hair. Especially around the head, eyes, nose, ears and further down the back. This can later progress to itchy, scaly, crusty and red skin.
⚠️Mange and ringworm can both look similar, so careful physical examination by a veterinarian is essential.
Diagnostic tools used for veterinary diagnosis include Wood's UV light, which could show glowing fungi. Fluorescence is not present in lessons and crusts. Your veterinarian might also perform skin scrapes or take samples for culture.
Treatment can include topical or oral antifungal medications and can be quite lengthy.
⚠️You should separate the affected guinea pig and clean and disinfect hutch, bowls, objects and completely change the bedding.
⚠️You should wash your hands every time after you’re handling your infected cavie or any objects which he might be in contact with.
