GUINEA PIG MANAGEMENT MANUAL - Benson Institute

is produced by the fungi makes the animal itch himself, causing the skin to swell. This causes
wounds and finally scabs that make the animal look unhealthy.
Figure 25: Guinea pig with dermatitis
If the disease is not treated, the animal looses weight and decays. When the animals are put to
sleep, you can see red spots on the skin.
Prevention
To control the fungus it is necessary to have good lighting and ventilation because the fungus
grows in dark, humid places. The animals, mostly males, should not be kept together in one
corral for long periods of time because when they sexually mature (approximately 45 days), they
become more aggressive and that is when they fight and produce wounds.
Treatment
To treat the micoticos problems, you should rub the infected part with a mixture of 5% sulfate
and copper and 2% iodine, diluted in 1 part in 4 water.
Iodine can also be applied to the wounds or other chemical products for sale in the market like
Fungil, for example.
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