Our guinea pig has a raw spot above her nose and a new one above her eye this morning, looks like mites. Cage is cleaned twice a week and she’s eating and drinking normal. We got her from the pet store 12 days ago.

Updated On May 24th, 2020

Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Female | unspayed | 2 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

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It could be mites but it could also be ringworm. You will need to have Ginny examined by a vet in person in order to get a diagnosis. You need to be careful using medications near the eye so it is best to know what you are treating and what would be the appropriate treatment.

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