Scabbing on Yuki's side?

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Elliriyanna

Discussion Starter · Nov 11, 2011 (Edited)

Today I got out yuki just to check his neuter and how the scar is looking etc. ( havent had him out much dont want him to pop a stitch) I picked him up and noticed he has scabbing all the way down one side. I couldnt get pictures its under his fur I havent seen him scratching at all he doesnt seem uncomfortable and it runs just one long scab from his shoulder to his tail almost. No fur is missing at all in fact I cant even really see the scab his fur is so thick. I just treated the boys for mites with Revo not too long ago. Any idea what could be causing this?

I also contacted the rodent rescue I got him from to come look at him. I would take him to the vet but my kitten has me about tapped out I have to take her to the vet next week since she has a lump in her stomach

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Purple-Hops

· #2 · Nov 11, 2011

Could it be a reaction to the glue or meds from the neuter?

Elliriyanna

Discussion Starter · #3 · Nov 11, 2011

That was a week ago and wouldnt it be around the area? This is on his side. The good thing is he is acting completely normal.

lilspaz68

· #4 · Nov 11, 2011

Sounds like he scratched himself on something. Its healing and all surface right?

Elliriyanna

Discussion Starter · #5 · Nov 11, 2011

What could he have scratched himself on? Its half an inch wide and he is in the CN I dont see anything that could have hurt him ...

And I guess its healing since its scabbed and yeah its all surface.

lilspaz68

· #6 · Nov 11, 2011

Elliriyanna said:
What could he have scratched himself on? Its half an inch wide and he is in the CN I dont see anything that could have hurt him ...

And I guess its healing since its scabbed and yeah its all surface.

I wouldn't worry, unless it happens again...its not bothering him I imagine and they heal scary fast, especially surface wounds/abrasions.

Elliriyanna

Discussion Starter · #7 · Nov 11, 2011

He seems fine but I just wanted to make sure it wasnt anything

Elliriyanna

Discussion Starter · #8 · Nov 16, 2011

It doesnt appear to be healing.

Sasami

· #9 · Nov 16, 2011

It could be the Revolution, I've seen a few animals react that way to it and other topicals. I wouldn't freak out yet but maybe get it checked out if it doesn't heal. If it is from the topical then it might not heal completely until the chemical is fully absorbed (or whatever that one does, sorry, forgot...I always had Advantage).

Elliriyanna

Discussion Starter · #10 · Nov 16, 2011

I doubt it I have used revolution on him before with no problems.

Revolution is just like advantage it just treats more. Its what my vet recommends.

lilspaz68

· #11 · Nov 16, 2011

Elliriyanna said:
I doubt it I have used revolution on him before with no problems.

Revolution is just like advantage it just treats more. Its what my vet recommends.

Take a pic? Is it dry or still moist? Is it spreading or just staying the same? Does he seem to be scratching at it?

Elliriyanna

Discussion Starter · #12 · Nov 16, 2011

its under his fur so I cant get a pic. Its staying the same and i have not seen him scratch but there is slight blood specks in his fur.

Talamos

· #13 · Nov 17, 2011

I've never heard of using Revolution and the like one rodents.

lilspaz68

· #14 · Nov 17, 2011

Talamos said:
I've never heard of using Revolution and the like one rodents.

Revolution is the anti-parasitic of choice for rabbits, guineapigs, mice, rats, etc.

Elliriyanna

Discussion Starter · #15 · Nov 18, 2011

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Ok got some pics He pulled of one of his scabs and the rest arent healing I also got a video So I could show you where the scabbing is.

And the video
http://youtu.be/mhR_UlZbQLY

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lilspaz68

· #16 · Nov 21, 2011

Oh ick, now its starting to look like Pyoderma.

This is surface pyo with a lovely old girl...she'd been like this for months. Feel the scab/wound/lesion and see if it feels hot? If so it likely is an infection, either staph or strep in the skin.

Does the pink look angry and hot? Does it seem itchy or painful? Does he keep scratching it open?

This is deep pyo...most rats don't get this but I thought I would link Selene's case history anyways

http://ratguide.com/health/figures/pyoderma_figure_4.php

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Elliriyanna

Discussion Starter · #17 · Nov 21, 2011

It doesnt feel hot feels like a normal scab ... Its not red or anything its actually like a purpley black. And his skin is a normal color all around it ... He does itch it some and he doesnt seem to like me touching it did you hear the soft squeaks in the video?

Whats the treatment for Pyoderma?

lilspaz68

· #18 · Nov 21, 2011

Elliriyanna said:
It doesnt feel hot feels like a normal scab ... Its not red or anything its actually like a purpley black. And his skin is a normal color all around it ... He does itch it some and he doesnt seem to like me touching it did you hear the soft squeaks in the video?

Whats the treatment for Pyoderma?

go look for it on www.ratguide.com

But if the scab is not hot, there's no infection, so its unlikely to be pyo.

Elliriyanna

Discussion Starter · #19 · Nov 21, 2011

If not that whats causing this?

lilspaz68

· #20 · Nov 22, 2011

Elliriyanna said:
If not that whats causing this?

I don't know.

If the scab is dry, not hot, no bad smell and NOT spreading, just leave it alone and see if it heals on its own.

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