scratching

[lisahson]

i dont know if anyone can help for a while now my 2 guinea pigs they are in my room i know they dont have mites any other ideas i use tea bag bedding in the hutch

 

[guinea_pig_gal]

Someone else has a similar post about scratching you may want to look at. I would treat them with an anti fungal remedy. I use Panacur, which I get from rodentologists, but you can buy 'Bob Martin's spot on' or see your vet. If that doesn't work, maybe they have an allergy to the bedding.

 

[Wiebke]

I would wait a day or two and see whether the scratching subsides or gets worse; sometimes it can just be from having to adjust to drier indoors air or new bedding.

If you suspect skin parasites or a fungal problem (especially if there are bald patches or bloody scratches), then please see a vet.
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Personally, I cannot recommend any Bob Martin products. Please do not home treat when you don't know exactly what you are up against.

 

[Guinea pig slave]

As Wiebke says, avoid all Bob Martin products - there have been many reported cases by Vets that ingredients used are harmful to animals
The company are investigating - please do not put your animals at risk...seek good Vet advice if needed

 

[lisahson]

they have been scratching for months now vet cant see any think wrong with them what about shampoos like medicated ones anyone has used before

 

[Guinea pig slave]

Could you contact Gorgeous Guineas ?
Chrissy will advise you if you email her - piggies have very sensitive skin so caution is needed with shampoo etc.

http://gorgeousguineas.com/

 

[lisahson]

i have notiest dandraff on millie thismorning white specks and she abit fur missing from her front feet at the side

 

[Guinea pig slave]

The bald patches usually on the inner aspect is normal, piggies have bald patches behind their ears too.
I really would recommend on treatment from your Vet, it does sound like there could be a parasitic or fungal infection, easily treated with the correct shampoo. I think Nizoral is used but having no experience of this, can hope someone else can help more

 

[lisahson]

found they have mites been talking to gwen again going to vets tomorrow going to try and get some stronghold off them thats what gwen uses

 

[Guinea pig slave]

found they have mites been talking to gwen again going to vets tomorrow going to try and get some stronghold off them thats what gwen uses

Stronghold I believe is a flea/tick treatment mainly for cats and dogs...you are dealing with a guinea pig who needs treatment suitable for her.
There have been previous incidents where piggies have had horrible reactions to things not prescribed for them and have cost a lot of money to nurse back to health (or far worse outcomes ) It would be around £30 or less to get your girl the treatment she requires and what is suitable for one, may not suit another. Please call your Vet

 

[lisahson]

been to vets he can see anythink on them he has put mite treatment on them began with I cant remember what the call then if that does not work he going to try somethink else not for mites