early signs of mites

[helenllama]

am I right in thinking the early signs are

• scabs on back
• squeaking when stroking near the back
• hair loss in clumps

 

[MemberY]

It may vary, but with mine I first noticed them scratching and turning to bite the area at the bottom of their back, either side of the spine. Then I noticed the fur becoming thinner where it was being pulled out. One of mine developed a small sore quite quickly and a small bald patch. They do get irritated if you stroke near there but many guineas dont seem to like this anyway!

 

[helenllama]

i have an appt on thursday anyway
it is cheif affectionate piggy (blaze) that seems to have this problem. I have noticed his hair thinning and he is hiding under his bedding...
cinder does not have any scabs and he is blaze's best friend. as in they are inseperable.
i can usual stroke blaze anywhere...
noticed quite a few scabs and some areas were the hair is thinning...

 

[MemberX]

Sounds like mites Helen.
Cuzzy's was redness to the rump - and dandruff no hair loss.

Lyra and Leia's was dramatic hairloss, sore looking skin.

I would imagine they both had mites but different types.

 

[helenllama]

thought it was...
so he goes gets treated on thursday.

 

[starla]

better to be safe than sorry and it sounds like the beginning of mites to me