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Lice, stop on treatment

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I found out my two Guinea pigs have lice or At least one of them done . Yesterday I ordered some spot on treatment ivermectin solution. I’m not sure weather I leave it on or I wash it off. Also I have now clue why they have it . I noticed like a few weeks ago that they had been itching quite a bit and I didn’t really think much of it but I found out that my little one daisy has definitely got them as there’s lice and I can see little eggs light brown colour . But my older Guinea pig I am more worried about as she’s 4 and I can’t see any eggs or like lice. The thing I am concerned about is that she is itching and the fur is looking different as I can’t explain but there’s parts that are shorter and it looks like she’s got dandruff but I can’t really see anything I’m going to put the treatment on both of them just because I think it provents them aswell but if can one can tell me if I have to wash it of or leave it on . Also if anyone has any clue what is wrong with my other one please tell me
 
Have they been seen by a vet?
Was the treatment prescribed by the vet?

If not, then please don’t self diagnose and self treat using a pet shop product. They are not strong enough to actually cure a mite or lice issue. Equally using them as a preventative can cause resistance to form and making treating them harder.
Please always go to the vet for prescribed strength treatment.

There are three types of piggy parasite:

Hay mites. There are not visible to the human eye. All you can see is egg casings fixed to the hair shaft usually around the back end. They come in with hay. They are not a serious issue but are an annoyance.

Mange mites. Again not visible to the human eye. They can become a serious issue as they burrow into the skin and cause extreme discomfort.

Lice. Small pale crawling creatures which are visible to the human eye. These can also become
A serious issue if not dealt with properly.

The treatment is a course of three treatments with two weeks between each treatment, and with the doses based on their weight. You also need to undertake good hygiene of the cage and in the case of lice a course of vitamin c can be recommended to help boost the immune system.
Treatment is dotted on the neck and left on.

Please do not use any preventative treatments, only ever treat an active case with the correct products.

New Guinea Pig Problems: Sexing & Pregnancy; URI, Ringworm & Parasites; Vet Checks & Customer Rights
 
Thank you I have my Anutie works at vet and asked them what she recommended and I bought it x
 
Aml-0 said:
Thank you I have my Anutie works at vet and asked them what she recommended and I bought it x
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What is the product you’ve bought?
Beaphar or such products bought from pet shops are too low dosed to be of help and they can contribute to resistance.

You need a product called Xeno. There are two types xeno 50 and xeno 450. The one which is used depends on the weight of your piggies but the 450 is best for adults even If they fall under the start weight of the product
 
I discovered lices on my first piggy a little after I bought him. I believe he had them while still in the pet store.I gave him a bath since he was scratching a lot and there were they, white crawling little monsters. You can imagine my disgusting and surprise when I saw them moving.

I thought that they are like human lice and can be treated with over the counter meds.I used the Beaphar spot on and I deeply regret it. A little after that my piggy was very poorly. I am not sure if it was that or that I changed the hay and I didn't notice that he didn't like it, or a combination of both. I went to the vet 2-3 days after I put the treatment, because he wasn't eating and was lethargic. His temp was low. The vet said that the spot on can knock him out for a couple of days. Her own exact words.I believe his body was shutting down, but with lots of other vet visits and care he is fine now. So yeah, sometimes trying to avoid spending money for a vet, ends up being away more costly. I learned that first hand. It is better to get them treated at the vet.

I wish your piggies speedy recovery ❤️
 
Very true, it is better to get vet guidance. Great that your piggy is better now ❤️
 
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