Lice

[Eliz20]

Hi,

I have just noticed what I believe from researching are lice in my youngest guinea pig. They were pale yellow looking things crawling in her fur, I saw one on her head and one low down on her back. She has been with us two months (she is 4 months old), and lives with 3 other pigs. Funnily enough I noticed a bald patch on one of my other pigs backs on Sunday. I imagine they all probably have lice and will need treating.

I have the Beaphar Anti Parasite spot on treatment that you can buy over the counter and intend to put pipettes on all 4 of them asap. I just wondered is this sufficient, i have read a few other posts on here about people getting vet prescribed treatment so i'm wondering if I will need this or will the Beaphar work? Also does it need to be applied each month?

Finally, my pigs live on fleece in a C&C cage so will everything i.e. all fabrics needs washing at a certain temp to kill the lice?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Piggies&buns]

Please dont use the Beaphar treatment. Low dosed pet shop products aren't medications and as such aren't strong enough to deal with the problem. Please see a vet to get the correct diagnosis and correct prescribed treatment.

Dont apply a preventative treatment each month - there is no need in any event but crucially all this will do is cause resistance to form.

The guide below details piggy specific parasites
New guinea pigs: Sexing, vet checks&customer rights, URI, ringworm and parasites

 

[Eliz20]

OK thank you I will call the vets