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mite or lice?

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chrissy88

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Morning. Can anyone tell me what this might be. . I had dongle with me this morning and i saw little white things crawling in his hair. He's an all black pig at first i thought it was dandruff but took a closer look and they are definitely Moving?

Firstly what are they and is there a treatment i can buy for it?
 
That will be lice, a simple shampoo with Lice n Easy from Gorgeous Guineas will solve it or your can use Johnsons insecticidal shampoo for small animals. Once a week for 3 weeks to ensure they are all gone.

suzy x
 
What you're describing sounds like walking dandruff which is also referred to as mange?
There is treatment but I'm not sure what it is, somebody on here may know otherwise a trip to the vet :)

Oh I must be wrong just seen Suzy's post - ignore me! :))
 
PopcornPigs said:
What you're describing sounds like walking dandruff which is also referred to as mange?
There is treatment but I'm not sure what it is, somebody on here may know otherwise a trip to the vet :)

Oh I must be wrong just seen Suzy's post - ignore me! :))
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Mange Mites you can't see. More information about Mange.

http://www.guinealynx.info/mites.html
 
PopcornPigs said:
Sorry ") will keep my mouth shut in future.
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I wasn't being nasty, just thought the information would be beneficial too everyone as I know I used to get confused, between mites, fungal and lice. People don't know everything, it's not about keeping your mouth shut its about learning. Don't be :red.

xx>>>
 
Thank you =) looks like i have a piggy spa day ahead for me and my boys bet they can't wait lol.
 
flintstones said:
I wasn't being nasty, just thought the information would be beneficial too everyone as I know I used to get confused, between mites, fungal and lice. People don't know everything, it's not about keeping your mouth shut its about learning. Don't be :red.

xx>>>
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I shall do some reading :))
Hope things get cleared up soon chrissy x
 
The 'walking dandruff' is a mite called cheyletiella, it can be easily treated with ivermectin treatment. Dont know about lice and easy shampoo but I'm sure it might work.

Have fun bathing ** piggie :)

xx
 
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