Mites...

[Amysguineapigs]

We have had people on here suggest the most ridiculous things before so its not personal, i believe i thought you meant white spirit mallethead so i apologise

these are the mites that piggies get http://www.guinealynx.info/mites.html

I have never heard of treating a guinea pigs skin for dust mites which generally cause breathing difficulties, I still stand by my origional suggestion of waiting a few more days before bathing

I never said he had dust mites. He went to the vets a few months ago and had ear mite. That got treated. Then he started going bald around his ears, feet and eye. So we went to the vets to buy some more, with no consultation, as we know what it is. But before that his was treated for ringworms with a shampoo.

 

[Suzygpr]

Back on to the topic, i meant his had his drops for his mites, but can i bath him in normal shampoo whilst been treated? Or should i just leave it a month when the course has finished?

You can bath a pig 48 hours after applying the drops. This allows enough time for the ivermectin to be absorbed into the skin and be effective.

I bath a pig after the full course of treatment is over so that the debris of dead mites is removed from the coat.

HTH

Suzy x

 

[Amysguineapigs]

You can bath a pig 48 hours after applying the drops. This allows enough time for the ivermectin to be absorbed into the skin and be effective.

I bath a pig after the full course of treatment is over so that the debris of dead mites is removed from the coat.

HTH

Suzy x

Thankyou, that's all i needed to know

I think i will wait till the course has finished, to be on the safe side xx

 

[Poppy'sMum]

You can bath a pig 48 hours after applying the drops. This allows enough time for the ivermectin to be absorbed into the skin and be effective.

I bath a pig after the full course of treatment is over so that the debris of dead mites is removed from the coat.

HTH

Suzy x

Thanks Suzy you confirmed what I thought

 

[Wiiiiieek!]

They certainly know how to welcome someone eh?

Just because I'm new to the forum they assume I don't know jack

I think the people on here are very friendly and knowledgeable and just want to make sure the correct advice is given out.

 

[flintstones]

I think the people on here are very friendly and knowledgeable and just want to make sure the correct advice is given out.

I agree but we always welcome new members but our pigs are very important so always to double check .

I'm sure no one meant any offence!

Amy hope your piggies are mite free soon! x

 

[Amysguineapigs]

^^^ Thank you!(:

 

[Wiiiiieek!]

well said

 

[nomnomsmom]

mites

I am sure my pigs have mites,my sow just gave birth and i guess the stress made it worse,she looks awful! Dont know about all the remedies I have seen mentioned here,but I called the vet and he said he needs to see her and start treatment with ivermectin. Eventually so will her babies,maybe I am being over cautious but I am sticking with what the vet says to do! Will update on results.

 

[Hare Lane]

Mites

My boy Billy was treated for lice (so the vet said) about two months ago. They had bitten the edges of his ears but no further damage. We did the Spot on treatment every two weeks and all was well.

We have in the past two weeks got a baby whom I imagine came with them as I have now seen his ears bitten and so they have both been to the vets for more treatment. Is there more of a home version for the treating of these problems. I'm sure the people who breed and show etc dont run to the vets with every little problem and it is just so costly. We obviously pay it as we love our pets. Anyone know of an alternative treatment.

 

[nomnomsmom]

I hate mites!

so off to the vets we went, and 180.00 dollars later we have some treatment,but we have to go back 2 more times!! these meds should be more easily available, but i am glad my pigs feel better!