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Post by Sherry on Sept 30, 2012 22:20:47 GMT -5
Get your vet to take skin scrapings as well.
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Post by mustelidmusk on Oct 1, 2012 9:55:15 GMT -5
while this may be unlikely, I would not completely dismiss the possibility that these things on Goomba's face could be ticks????
Ticks can cause a LOT of problems skin issues such as swelling, allergic reactions, even neurological issues.
Ticks can be brought into the house by other pets - and they can "hitch a ride" on shoes, etc.
You did not mention that these "skin tags" bled when clipped...usually skin growths will bleed unless they are warts/calloused.
Here is a picture of a ferret that is infested with ticks - you have to scroll down a bit to see it. notice the black spots on the skin as well.
-jennifer
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Post by mustelidmusk on Oct 1, 2012 9:57:03 GMT -5
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Post by Sherry on Oct 1, 2012 10:21:35 GMT -5
Most tick pictures I've seen, the ticks look white(ish) From what kpaz has mentioned, these growths are black?
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Post by kpaz on Oct 1, 2012 13:17:51 GMT -5
OMG what if it was a tick  I probably shouldn't have just clipped them off then, should I?? They were whitish, but where it met the skin was black. |
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Post by kpaz on Oct 1, 2012 13:18:12 GMT -5
They weren't round like that though, they were more cigar shaped
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Post by crazylady on Oct 1, 2012 13:59:36 GMT -5
some ticks can be cigar shaped ( depends on tick ) they are white but turn a blue/black when full of blood ( well they do in england lol ) take care bye for now
Bev
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Post by mustelidmusk on Oct 1, 2012 14:34:24 GMT -5
Ticks come in different shapes, sizes, colors, etc. The have different stages of development as well, (nymphs vs. adults, etc.)
I would recommend making a trip to the vet - if these are ticks, the vet can remove them safely....if they are not ticks, the vet can do a scraping try to determine what might e going on.
If these are ticks......
Ticks that do not get fully removed commonly result in infection.
It's unlikely that these "ticks" (if that's what they really are) are alive of you clipped them off. But, if they are (or if you find more),
I do not recommend using vaseline , nail polish, etc. to try to get the tick to back out. The problem with these approaches is that the tick will usually regurgitate before it backs out, - this can introduce a lot of bacteria and/or allergens.
You may want to check all your animals.
-jennifer
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Post by kpaz on Oct 1, 2012 14:43:10 GMT -5
Pippin and Viva look fine, although Viva has fleas  . I'm going to charge my camera and get some better pictures, it looks better but I will still take him in |
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