Help Please!

[1sttimepiggie]

Hi
I went to see my piggie today and he has a strange bite/sore on his back. Also, it looks like he has lost some slight fur round his neck area. I`m not sure if this is mites or something like it.
I`ll be taken him to the vets tomorrow, but i`m just wondering in the meantime.

Thanks
Annette

 

[MintyAndGarry (TEAS)]

Just back from the vets myself and thankfully my piggy doesn't have mites. But she described the symptoms to me and it sounds possible that's what your piggy could have. Apparently it's simple to treat. Let us know how you get on! O0

 

[karenrgpr]

Have a look at Gorgeous Guineas

 

[Deleted member 1169]

It sounds like mites to me O0 GOOD LUCK at the vets 0

 

[1sttimepiggie]

Thanks for all your help, I took Gordon to the vets today, and yes you were right, it is mites, so he had a injection and another has to have another one in a few weeks, I am so happy he is ok
Thanks again for your help
Annette

 

[Deleted member 1169]

Lets hope he recovers well 0 I'm sure he will be mite free in no time O0

 

[maryh]

The second Ivermectin dose should be around 10 days,not a few weeks.If any eggs are laid they will hatch in approx 10 days, It is not necessary any more to give Ivermectin by a painful inkj.It can be given or topically.I prefer the topical route but I know some members prefer the oral route.Ask your vet about this.