i've had my guinea pig for a few months now and only about a week ago or two she started to itch her self a lot and bite. she has no signs of mites or lice, no hair loss, no appetite loss, no bold patches, not sensitive to touch, nothing. she just itches and scratches a lot like.. 1 time every 5 mins or so? i checked her hair and it was clean and there was no lice. i clean her cage regulary every 3 days and use wood pellets as bedding.. could she just not like the bedding? or something in her cage? ~ please help i don't know what to do
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Guinea pig Is Itchy But No Lice or Mites?! Help please
- Thread starter Caratia
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Hello and welcome.
I think you should take her to see a vet. Most parasites are invisible to the naked eye and the vet is best placed to identify the cause and prescribe treatment.
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I think you should take her to see a vet. Most parasites are invisible to the naked eye and the vet is best placed to identify the cause and prescribe treatment.
As we have members from all over the world, we find it very helpful if you please added your country and county, so we can adapt any advice accordingly. Please click on your username on the top bar, then go to personal details and scroll down to location. In the same section you can also upload your avatar, that is the picture that appears with every post you make. Thank you!