Hello to all,
I am a new guinea pig owner and keen to provide the best possible care for my two new additions.
Forgive me as I may post some questions on here that are common knowledge to most but admitedly I am a complete beginner at this and just wanting to learn what I should be doing.
As I rule I routinely flea my cats to prevent any infestation before it occurs. Does this practice also apply to Guinea's? Should I reguaraly de-flea my piggys to prevent fleas before they attack or do owners simply treat the problem when it arises?
Also I have read that piggys suffer from mite and lice problems and I have found out some of these parasites cannot be seen by the human eye which worries me slightly. Is there a rountine treatment to prevent these sorts of infestations?
If so with any of the above, what age do you start protecting the piggys and how often do you use the treatments?
Many thanks in advance.
Gabby
I am a new guinea pig owner and keen to provide the best possible care for my two new additions.
Forgive me as I may post some questions on here that are common knowledge to most but admitedly I am a complete beginner at this and just wanting to learn what I should be doing.
As I rule I routinely flea my cats to prevent any infestation before it occurs. Does this practice also apply to Guinea's? Should I reguaraly de-flea my piggys to prevent fleas before they attack or do owners simply treat the problem when it arises?
Also I have read that piggys suffer from mite and lice problems and I have found out some of these parasites cannot be seen by the human eye which worries me slightly. Is there a rountine treatment to prevent these sorts of infestations?
If so with any of the above, what age do you start protecting the piggys and how often do you use the treatments?
Many thanks in advance.
Gabby