More parasites *sigh*

[LydiaMinx]

So I've just discovered that my 8 week old boar has some kind of parasite on him, as I spotted something small and brownish moving in between the fur on his head. I'm pretty furious as I've just managed to eliminate Static Lice in my older boar and now I'm at a loss.

I have Johnsons Insecticidal Shampoo and Insecticidal spray on hand that I used to combat the Static Lice, but the shampoo specifies not to use on Pigs youger then 12 weeks, so I'm wondering if anyone has a advice on what I can do to treat them right now (if there is anything) as I don't want them spreading to my older boar (if they haven't already). Is it safe to use the shampoo anyway?

Thanks for any help

 

[LydiaMinx]

Sorry for the double post, but on closer inspection all of the parasite seem to be on his head, near his eyes? Does anyone know what type of parasite this might be?

 

[sport_billy]

Hi honestly don't know, a vets trip would be the way to go. Here is a link to Guinealynx an excellent medical website http://www.guinealynx.info/parasites.html

Hope someone with some experience may be on shortly

 

[sharonS]

You could contact Chrissie for advice at gorgeous guineas, here is the link.
http://www.gorgeousguineas.com/index.html

 

[LydiaMinx]

You could contact Chrissie for advice at gorgeous guineas, here is the link.
http://www.gorgeousguineas.com/index.html

I will email her now, thank you for the link! I think I'm going to buy Lice 'n' easy regardless though, as I've heard nothing but praise!

Does anyone have any tips on shampooing around the piggies eyes? I have a horrible feelig I will end up getting in his eyes when I use the Lice 'n' easy!