naguya
Junior Guinea Pig
Well, Momo underwent treatment for 5 weeks for mites in june plus Baytril. He stopped itching at that time, and was diagnosed with "parasites" the vet didn't know which parasite it was. His company (Bijou) arrived shortly after and was treated for mites for 3 weeks. Every week 1 tablet in the dose appropriate for weight (ivermectin).
Well, in August, another trip to the vet, Bijou was diagnosed with parasites. I asked which one and the vet didn't know how to tell me (this was diagnosed by another vet), he was given an injection of ivermectin and the vet said he didn't need to come back. Momo was diagnosed without mites so no meds for him.
Now, at the end of August, I see both of them scratching themselves. I took them to another vet, and he said they both had hay mites. Ivermectin was again prescribed once weekly for 5 weeks. I threw the whole bag of hay in the trash and I already have another one supplier.
I don't really trust the vets here, as none of them seem to be qualified to treat guinea pigs, I've already taken them to more than 5 vets at the moment. I've been searching the forum lately, and I saw that it could be something else like mange mites. I'm cleaning the whole place daily and disinfecting, the cage, hiding places and cloths too. They started treatment on Tuesday last week, and took another pill yesterday.
They have no other symptoms, they show no pain, they are eating, drinking water, running, normal poop and urine. It's just the itching. I noticed that Momo mainly scratches his back. Is this the "V-shape"? Should I bathe them with chlorhexidine? Or just keep the ivermectin?
Honestly, after the last two consultations I am very hopeless about veterinarians.
Well, in August, another trip to the vet, Bijou was diagnosed with parasites. I asked which one and the vet didn't know how to tell me (this was diagnosed by another vet), he was given an injection of ivermectin and the vet said he didn't need to come back. Momo was diagnosed without mites so no meds for him.
Now, at the end of August, I see both of them scratching themselves. I took them to another vet, and he said they both had hay mites. Ivermectin was again prescribed once weekly for 5 weeks. I threw the whole bag of hay in the trash and I already have another one supplier.
I don't really trust the vets here, as none of them seem to be qualified to treat guinea pigs, I've already taken them to more than 5 vets at the moment. I've been searching the forum lately, and I saw that it could be something else like mange mites. I'm cleaning the whole place daily and disinfecting, the cage, hiding places and cloths too. They started treatment on Tuesday last week, and took another pill yesterday.
They have no other symptoms, they show no pain, they are eating, drinking water, running, normal poop and urine. It's just the itching. I noticed that Momo mainly scratches his back. Is this the "V-shape"? Should I bathe them with chlorhexidine? Or just keep the ivermectin?
Honestly, after the last two consultations I am very hopeless about veterinarians.