Lice in Guinea pigs

[Expultion]

Hi againn! I just want to ask the signs of lices or (mites?) in GP's? Thank youuu

 

[Ritika]

Hi againn! I just want to ask the signs of lices or (mites?) in GP's? Thank youuu

Itching(alot) and small little lice like creatures walking on their hair

 

[Wiebke]

Hi againn! I just want to ask the signs of lices or (mites?) in GP's? Thank youuu

Hi!

You may find this guide here helpful; it covers everything from your customer rights to the most common problems encountered with newly bought shop or breeder piggies, including ringworm and the various skin parasites: What to check and look out for in new guinea pigs (vet checks, sexing, parasites&illness)

The guide is part of our new owners guide collection, which specifically addresses all the areas (on a wide range of topics) we get the most enquiries or concerns about and which you will hopefully find makes a really great resource as we really cover all those sticky little details that most books gloss over!
Getting Started - New Owners' Most Helpful Guides

 

[Expultion]

Ohhh okii, thank you! I dont think mine has lices but I just want to be suree, hehe. Thank you again!

 

[DM06020]

Itching(alot) and small little lice like creatures walking on their hair

seizures and head tilts was what my pig had when he had lice

 

[Ritika]

seizures and head tilts was what my pig had when he had lice

Omg my piggies had lice when I rescued them from a dirty pet shop and they went crazy itching themselves though I took them to a vet and everything got fine in week with his medication

 

[DM06020]

Omg my piggies had lice when I rescued them from a dirty pet shop and they went crazy itching themselves though I took them to a vet and everything got fine in week with his medication

i was so worried i thought he had epilepsy. luckily he’s okay now (:

 

[Expultion]

Hey guys! Thank you for the answers! I'm just paranoid I think. But my GP is healthy and happy. He popcorns a lot hehe.