Question About Xeno

[Illusions144]

I'm slightly confused...

Xeno 50 is for use on pigs weighing less than 800g, and xeno 450 is for pigs weighing over 1200g.

What about pigs that weigh between those figures?

Sorry if this is a stupid question!

 

[Wiebke]

I'm slightly confused...

Xeno 50 is for use on pigs weighing less than 800g, and xeno 450 is for pigs weighing over 1200g.

What about pigs that weigh between those figures?

Sorry if this is a stupid question!

There is new xeno 200 spray for pets between 800-1200g.

 

[Illusions144]

Ah great thanks!

The spray says 1 spray per 100g of weight. As I have 12 pigs at different weights, would it be best to buy this and use it on them all? Rather than buying different pippettes and the spray etc...

 

[Wiebke]

Ah great thanks!

The spray says 1 spray per 100g of weight. As I have 12 pigs at different weights, would it be best to buy this and use it on them all? Rather than buying different pippettes and the spray etc...

Are you dealing with an actual outbreak or are you doing this as a prevention? In the first case, I prefer personally to have any acute piggy (the one that starts it all) treated with a full course of ivermectin injections at the vets (this is much more efficient, especially in severe cases) and only treat the companions with topical ivermectin. You may want to clear your question with your vet re. how safe it is to use the spray for all your piggies.

In the second case, you have to be aware that most guinea pigs have mite eggs dormant in their skin; these eggs are usually kept in check by a functioning immune system. They come to the fore only when the immune system is lowered either through stress, illness or neglect. By treating regularly as a prevention, you will enable these eggs to slowly develop resistence to ivermectin. First cases of this have been reported in the last few years and it is a very worrying development since before ivermectin came on the scene, mange mites could only be managed, but not cured, and many animals died from them. We generally no longer recommend to treat preventatively.

 

[Illusions144]

Oh I was just going to do it as a prevention. I think I won't do this then on your advice! Thanks!

 

[Wiebke]

Oh I was just going to do it as a prevention. I think I won't do this then on your advice! Thanks!

It is much more effective when you hit them fully in an actual case with a full 3-4 rounds course. When treated promptly and properly, mange mites will never amount to more than a nuisance. Many well kept piggies go through life without ever coming down with them.