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'V' shape in fur

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When we got squeakie, we noticed he had a 'V' in his fur on his back, we got professional advice and was told it was mites. They recommended a mite shampoo, which we purchased and have used, how do I know when the mites have gone? Does anyone know how many times we have to use this shampoo before the mites go ? Obviously fur does not frow back over night, so is there any other ways to se if they have gone?
Any help would be greatly appreciated:)
 
If your pig has been diagnoised with mange mites (different to hay mites which are actually lice) and can cause an inverted V shape of fur lose due to scratching and biting at the area, then shampooing does not get rid of them.

Ivomectin treatment is normally given. Hope these web pages help with more information.

http://gorgeousguineas.com/parasitic.html
http://gorgeousguineas.com/photogallery.html

I normally treat 3 times 10 days apart with a spot on treatment.
 
You'll know as the hair grows back, I would also use something like xeno to make sure they are gone.
 
Thanks for the advice! I have purchased some pipettes that contain 'ivermectin' so I will give that a try, hopefully that will do the trick :)
If its not one thing its another lol :) Thanks again
 
Please make sure that you dose it right. Most shop bought ivermectin is dosed too low.

If necessary, get xeno450 for guinea pig over 800g (or xeno50) for guinea pigs of lower weight. You need to make sure that you repeat the treatment at least 3-4 times in intervals of 10-14 days. If things don't get better after two weeks, please see a vet. Mange mites should not be taken lightly and the incorrect teatment can do much more harm than good.
 
Hi, thanks for the information, it is greatly appreciated! I want our piggies to have the best possible lives :)
Squeakies 'v' seems as though it is disappearing, I am monitoring the situation, i cant actually see anything in his fur, being new to guineas my knowledge is limited but there are loads of friendly people on this forum offering much valued information :)
 
Mange mites are invisible to the nakes eye. All you see is the bare patches, the itching and - in advanced cases - the fitting.

Best of luck; even if the mites infestation is getting better, you still need to go through with the follow up treatments in order for the eggs that are still burrowed in the skin to be caught; otherwise you can face another outbreak.
 
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