Dandruff?

[Cavyhappy]

Hi guys,
I've noticed some white bits on Leo's fur and he is scratching almost constantly. I am presuming it's dandruff but I could be wrong. If it is, what is the best way to deal with it?

(I'll try to put some pictures up later)
Thanks in advance.

 

[Elwickcavies]

Does his fur come out with a gentle tug? If so it may be fungal. A trip to the vet would confirm. The treatment I'd use is a leave-on dip called Imaverol, which you can get online (not sure if it is available in Australia). If the hair shafts are broken, then it's more likely to be parasitic (again, the vet could confirm), in which case an anti-parasitic shampoo should do the trick (something like Lice n Easy or Fleordie, or even Lyclear, which is a human headlice shampoo).

 

[Abi_nurse]

I concur with the above.

x.

 

[Cavyhappy]

Thanks, a lot of hair is coming out, would malaseb be good?

 

[Elwickcavies]

I've not used Masaleb, but I've googled it and it looks the right kind of stuff. Leave it on for 10 mins before rinsing so it can do it's thing, and repeat weekly for 3 weeks. If it doesn't look to be working, see the vet for a firm diagnosis.

 

[helen105281]

Yes Malaseb is good too. I have used it many times and I also use it in conjunction with Imaverol if needed.

 

[Cavyhappy]

Thanks :-)