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First Vet Visit

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Piggylet

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It's my (and my pigs) first ever vets visit on Wednesday. I think my little ones may have mites although I'm not sure. They just seem to be scratching a lot, although I can't see any signs of excessive scratching (any scabs or loss of hair). I wanted them checked over anyway as they are still a relatively new addition to the house, and I wnted to make sure there was no underlying problems.

I hope vets are nice folk!
 
:) Can I ask if this is a cavvy savvy vet you have selected? :D
 
The particular vet group as a whole were recommended by a friend of mine and I trust her opinion as she's midway through her vet training. I'll let you know how I get on on Wednesday. Oddly enough I'm more nervous about the vets appointment in the morning than my own hospital appointment in the afternoon!
 
Haha. :) sorry, it wasnt a critizm, just being nosey. :) If you find they are knowledgeable with piggies perhaps you could let us know so we can recomend them to people in the area. :D
 
will do :) I had a look here for a vet in the area but couldn't see one listed, so will definitely let you know.
 
Well off we go. Just got to catch the pigs first. Easier said than done, especially as they can probably sense that I'm a little nervous too!
 
Good luck. I am sure the vet will be pleased to see guinea pigs as they usually see dogs and cats. :)
 
We're back. Emily turned a little suicidal and was trying to leap off the table and squealing terribly. She hates being handled. Suzy was well behaved by comparison. I was surprised by the poor things and the scabs they have on them. I'd had a look at Suzy at home and found a couple, but I hadn't been able to handle Emily enough to look properly at her - she's got them worse, poor thing.

Fortunately the vet says I've caught it quite early so I've been given some Spot On treatment. She didn't have the full amount in stock, so I've got enough for the first two doses and will have to go back when I need the third dose. Or if I'm stuggling with Emily to take her back and get her the injection form of it as she is the worse of the two of them.

So, any tips on how to apply it to a guinea pig who hates to be touched. I think some of it might be that she might be uncomfortable and so being touched doesn't help. I've roped in my Grandad to come round later as he's an old hand with guinea pigs and he said he'd come and hold them for me while I try and apply.

Is it easy stuff to apply? Does it make them damp or anything as they're outdoor pigs and if it's been applied I don't want to then put them outside in the cooler temperature.
 
You could try towel-wrapping to control wriggling, with just the head and neck poking out. It only takes a second to apply the treatment and it doesn't cause any discomfort. The stuff is an oily consistency and leaves a greasy patch for a couple of days, but doesn't make the piggies wet.
 
Hi everyone. So, I applied the spot on a week and a half ago as per instructions, the pigs were actually fairly well behaved.

I was instructed to apply 1 tube every 2 weeks for 6 weeks. However, it's now 4 days before their next treatment and they are beginning to itch quite a bit again. Have I got to wait it out until Wednesday, or could I apply it sooner.

I was impressed after the first dose of the stuff, their itching calmed down quite a bit and wounds they'd got from scratching healed over nicely. Now I'm worried their doing themselves more damage again!
 
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