Mites Or Fungal

[Toots33]

Lily has quite a large patch of hair loss on her back and due to scratching and biting has now got some open sores.

I've been to the vet who wasn't sure if it was mites or not but has prescribed xeno 450 which we are currently in the process of using to treat her. The vet was also querying a fungal infection but decided to start with the mite treatment first. We've only done the first treatment but the scratching seems to be getting worse. Second treatment is due tomorrow.

I know that Lily was treated at Cavy Corner with Malaseb and I also know that she had mites prior to her arrival as she had some hair loss when we got her.

I'm going back to the vet on Monday for a follow up appointment but I wanted to check if it's possible / right to treat for both mites and fungal at the same of if this would be counter productive? I know that shampoos can't be used until 48 hours after a spot on treatment.

I'm going on holiday for a week on Tuesday and luckily my mum is having the guineas and will take Lily back to the vet whilst I'm away if she needs to. I just want to make sure that we've started the best possible course of treatment before I go.

Lily is having metacam to help with any pain. Is there anything that I can put on her sores or could I use a bandage to try and stop her scratching?

Lily is also a teddy breed and I know they can have more sensitive skin. I use fleece bedding and I having changes the sawdust in her litter trays to care fresh in case she was allergic to the sawdust.

I'm very worried about her and I know that the advice here can't replace vet treatment but any advice would be appreciated alongside Lily's vet treatment.

 

[Wiebke]

Lily has quite a large patch of hair loss on her back and due to scratching and biting has now got some open sores.

I've been to the vet who wasn't sure if it was mites or not but has prescribed xeno 450 which we are currently in the process of using to treat her. The vet was also querying a fungal infection but decided to start with the mite treatment first. We've only done the first treatment but the scratching seems to be getting worse. Second treatment is due tomorrow.

I know that Lily was treated at Cavy Corner with Malaseb and I also know that she had mites prior to her arrival as she had some hair loss when we got her.

I'm going back to the vet on Monday for a follow up appointment but I wanted to check if it's possible / right to treat for both mites and fungal at the same of if this would be counter productive? I know that shampoos can't be used until 48 hours after a spot on treatment.

I'm going on holiday for a week on Tuesday and luckily my mum is having the guineas and will take Lily back to the vet whilst I'm away if she needs to. I just want to make sure that we've started the best possible course of treatment before I go.

Lily is having metacam to help with any pain. Is there anything that I can put on her sores or could I use a bandage to try and stop her scratching?

Lily is also a teddy breed and I know they can have more sensitive skin. I use fleece bedding and I having changes the sawdust in her litter trays to care fresh in case she was allergic to the sawdust.

I'm very worried about her and I know that the advice here can't replace vet treatment but any advice would be appreciated alongside Lily's vet treatment.

Scratching usually gets worse towards the time when the second round is due as more mites emerge. However, if you are dealing with mange mites, unless it is a serious case, this should pretty much stop about 2-3 days after the second round. The third and potentially a fourth round are there to mop up any stragglers.
Ivermectin typically supresses fungal infections, but does not clear them. They will come back in full strength as soon as the ivermectin wears off. Good that your vet is considering either and is keeping an eye on things.

I would recommend to contact Sue Tate at Cavy Corner; she can give you tips on how best to care for Lily. Sue is always prepared to help. She also knows what works for Lily.

 

[Toots33]

Scratching usually gets worse towards the time when the second round is due as more mites emerge. However, if you are dealing with mange mites, unless it is a serious case, this should pretty much stop about 2-3 days after the second round. The third and potentially a fourth round are there to mop up any stragglers.
Ivermectin typically supresses fungal infections, but does not clear them. They will come back in full strength as soon as the ivermectin wears off. Good that your vet is considering either and is keeping an eye on things.

I would recommend to contact Sue Tate at Cavy Corner; she can give you tips on how best to care for Lily. Sue is always prepared to help. She also knows what works for Lily.

Thanks for your advice. I've kept in contact with Sue so will get in touch and see what she thinks. Lily's had her second mite treatment this morning so hopefully we'll see some improvements.

 

[Wiebke]

All the best!