My guinea pig is itching and scratching lots

[brianna]

One of my guinea pigs is itching and scratching loads I have been treating him with the anti parasite spot on, but he just keeps scratching. I have also gave him a bath recently? That seemed to stop it for a bit but then he was itching again!
Any ideas on what is wrong and what I can do?

 

[Piggies&buns]

Did you take him to the vet for correct diagnosis and treatment? If not, please do so.

Do be aware that a spot on which isn’t prescribed by a vet and is purchased from a pet shop is not likely to be effective. They aren’t strong enough to deal with a parasite problem, but you also can’t diagnose the issue yourself so don’t know if you are dealing with the right thing .

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[Flutterby]

Correct diagnosis by a vet is needed. The wrong treatment for an incorrect or guessed diagnosis can makes things ten times worse.

 

[Claire W]

I agree with the above. Please don’t home treat on spec as shop brought products are often not strong enough. Please see a vet for the correct diagnosis and treatment

 

[brianna]

Did you take him to the vet for correct diagnosis and treatment? If not, please do so.

Do be aware that a spot on which isn’t prescribed by a vet and is purchased from a pet shop is not likely to be effective. They aren’t strong enough to deal with a parasite problem, but you also can’t diagnose the issue yourself so don’t know if you are dealing with the right thing .

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I phoned the vets a while back and they suggested buying the spot on treatment from a shop, as at the time they were shut because of COVID! I phone them again and see what they suggest! At the time it got rid of the scratching!

 

[Siikibam]

Shop bought medicine won’t have the same strength and so is unlikely to work. You should get them to the vet or speak to them over the phone. But a check is needed.