My guinea pig's ear is bleeding. What can I safely put on it?

Even though a picture would help to understand better the underlying cause, generally speaking this presentation could be due to a trauma or recurrence of the localized skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Bleeding must be stopped as soon as possible with gentle pressure. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Thank you for the picture, it is very helpful. I am so sorry that this is happening to Fidget - that looks painful! This should not have happened with a bath alone, and it is possible that something was happening underneath the skin, and then it just became more clear or the skin sloughed when you gave him a bath. The area looks a bit red and painful, and due to this I would recommend taking him to a veterinarian. They can prescribe a pain medication for him, and may recommend antibiotics as well. Please don’t give Fidget any human medications, as many of these can be harmful to our guinea pig friends. Until he can be taken to a vet, please keep the area clean. If needed, you can replace his bedding with towels or fleece for a few days to help with this. I hope that gives you a place to start, and that Fidget feels better soon!

Thanks for reahcing out about Gordo and including photos. Could there be aggression from another animal? External parasites (mites) can lead to itching, and the scratching to cause the lesions. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Cleaning with a warm, moistened wash cloth might help but avoid soaps or topical antibiotics, as guinea pigs are meticulous groomers and will ingest. Good luck.

Hello. Neosporin is not particularly toxic if ingested but the fact that your pet is a guinea pig, even small amounts of some antibiotics can be a problem. If you haven't done so already, you may want to seek out your local veterinary clinic and consult with a veterinarian regarding the problem and best treatment senecio for your pig. Pocket pets are tricky to treat and as a result should be under the supervision of your veterinarian. Hope this helps. Thank you for the question. Dr Steve Popish.

Hello. The ears do not look at all infected, so I do not think you need to place any medication on them. I hope you have separated the two so she does not continue to torture the other one. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I am sorry to hear about your guinea pig! I would recommend having him examined by a veterinarian. If some of his skin is torn or hanging, it could be painful and a source of infection. I would also want to examine inside his ear and the skin around his ear to see if tehre is a reason why he might have been itching at the ear. I would also recommend check the cage/bowls/etc. for areas that could be sharp/could cause injury.

It may, but it could leave the pinna (ear flap) deformed. Ideally, it should be treated by your veterinarian. The gold standard for treatment is surgically cleaning it out, stopping the bleeding and suturing the ear flaps together. Treating any underlying condition, usually ear infection, is also necessary to stop excessive head shaking.