Nizoral shampoo

[Fluffy17]

Hi guys! So i was watching Saskia from LA Guinea pig rescue and she said in a video that a prevention from ringworm is using MICONAZOLE shampoo every 3 months or more which i would’ve definitely bought but it would cost me 60 Euros including the shipping she also mentioned that if there’s no miconazole shampoo nearby i could also use NIZORAL shampoo.

I looked it up on amazon UK since in italy isn’t really the same. I’ll put the picture of the product here. Has anybody tried it? Is it safe for piggies This nizoral shampoo specifically.

Thanks

 

[Fluffy17]

Hi guys! So i was watching Saskia from LA Guinea pig rescue and she said in a video that a prevention from ringworm is using MICONAZOLE shampoo every 3 months or more which i would’ve definitely bought but it would cost me 60 Euros including the shipping she also mentioned that if there’s no miconazole shampoo nearby i could also use NIZORAL shampoo.

I looked it up on amazon UK since in italy isn’t really the same. I’ll put the picture of the product here. Has anybody tried it? Is it safe for piggies This nizoral shampoo specifically.

Thanks

For my piggy’s first bath like 4 months ago i used this one

 

[Piggies&buns]

Please do not use such harsh products on them when there is no need to do so - nizoral is very drying on their skin and should only be used where there is no appropriate vet care for the correct treatment (which is an oral treatment) of a diagnosed case of ringworm. There is absolutely no need to bathe as a preventative for ringworm and we would not advise you to do so.

We do not recommend bathing regularly in any event as it is not good for their skin - only bathe if there is a diagnosed need to do so or if they are particularly dirty and not keeping themselves clean properly anymore. In that case a gentle bum bath with plain water will usually suffice.

 

[Wiebke]

Nizoral shampoo is very rough on guinea pig skin, as is any human anti-dandruff (i.e. anti-fungal) shampoo. It can be used as a one-off end of treatment shampoo and for treating yourself if you actually catch ringworm from an acutely affected guinea pig.

Ringworm is typically transmitted between neglected or highly stressed commercially mass bred pet shop babies but unless you are actually dealing with an acute outbreak, there is no need to treat for ringworm.

We have a very detailed practical ringworm guide which tells you how you can get on top of ringworm once and for all without any need of 3 monthly bathing - when you are actually confronted by an acute outbreak. If you follow it closely, it does really work as forum members can affirm. Our collective practical experience on this forum and a systematic access of eliminating ringworm spores from every single possible transmission angle have gone into it. It's now had over 65,000 hits.
Ringworm: Hygiene, Care And Pictures

With around 90 mostly adopted piggies and several decades of ownership I have only ever had to deal with three outbreaks, carried in by a new guinea pig in last 20 years. No preventative baths needed.

The last outbreak in 2017 I could confine to just the one affected guinea pig who had been previously surrendered to a vet for euthanasia due to prolonged inappropriate DIY treatment for very advanced ringworm. Nevertheless, with the correct treatment he made a full recovery and - after following my own advice carefully - never suffered from ringworm again for the following 5 years of his life; he died a year ago. Nor did any other piggies in the whole piggy room.

Please be aware that conditions in the USA are very different (especially in terms of vet access and a high percentage of sold guinea pigs being diseased). Recommendations cannot always be transferred directly to another country, especially when it comes to brands and home treatment. There are comparable European veterinarian products available in your country.

 

[Freela]

Honestly, I don't think a preventative bath for ringworm is warranted... I've had pigs for years, have never done a preventative bath, and have never had a case of ringworm. If your pig has signs of ringworm or a fungal infection it's best to see your vet for an actual treatment (usually oral or injection.) But given the fact that this is harsh on skin, that most pigs don't enjoy baths, that they come with the risk of aspirating water or getting chilled, I wouldn't bother doing anything preventative just in case.

 

[Fluffy17]

Please do not use such harsh products on them when there is no need to do so - nizoral is very drying on their skin and should only be used where there is no appropriate vet care for the correct treatment (which is an oral treatment) of a diagnosed case of ringworm. There is absolutely no need to bathe as a preventative for ringworm and we would not advise you to do so.

We do not recommend bathing regularly in any event as it is not good for their skin - only bathe if there is a diagnosed need to do so or if they are particularly dirty and not keeping themselves clean properly anymore. In that case a gentle bum bath with plain water will usually suffice.

Nizoral shampoo is very rough on guinea pig skin, as is any human anti-dandruff (i.e. anti-fungal) shampoo. It can be used as a one-off end of treatment shampoo and for treating yourself if you actually catch ringworm from an acutely affected guinea pig.

Ringworm is typically transmitted between neglected or highly stressed commercially mass bred pet shop babies but unless you are actually dealing with an acute outbreak, there is no need to treat for ringworm.

We have a very detailed practical ringworm guide which tells you how you can get on top of ringworm once and for all without any need of 3 monthly bathing - when you are actually confronted by an acute outbreak. If you follow it closely, it does really work as forum members can affirm. Our collective practical experience on this forum and a systematic access of eliminating ringworm spores from every single possible transmission angle have gone into it. It's now had over 65,000 hits.
Ringworm: Hygiene, Care And Pictures

With around 90 mostly adopted piggies and several decades of ownership I have only ever had to deal with three outbreaks, carried in by a new guinea pig in last 20 years. No preventative baths needed.

The last outbreak in 2017 I could confine to just the one affected guinea pig who had been previously surrendered to a vet for euthanasia due to prolonged inappropriate DIY treatment for very advanced ringworm. Nevertheless, with the correct treatment he made a full recovery and - after following my own advice carefully - never suffered from ringworm again for the following 5 years of his life; he died a year ago. Nor did any other piggies in the whole piggy room.

Please be aware that conditions in the USA are very different (especially in terms of vet access and a high percentage of sold guinea pigs being diseased). Recommendations cannot always be transferred directly to another country, especially when it comes to brands and home treatment. There are comparable European veterinarian products available in your country.

Honestly, I don't think a preventative bath for ringworm is warranted... I've had pigs for years, have never done a preventative bath, and have never had a case of ringworm. If your pig has signs of ringworm or a fungal infection it's best to see your vet for an actual treatment (usually oral or injection.) But given the fact that this is harsh on skin, that most pigs don't enjoy baths, that they come with the risk of aspirating water or getting chilled, I wouldn't bother doing anything preventative just in case.

Thank you all so much!
It’s a good thing i asked first, I wont be getting nizoral.

My piggie tho has lice rn and the vet suggested me that after the treatment is over to shampoo my piggy (last time i did was about 4 months ago) to remove all remaining dead lice on her skin but she didn’t say anything about which shampoo i should use even after asking several times.

I already have the shampoo i posted before (the green one) but maybe not specific enough for piggies?

Do yall think i should buy from gorgeous piggies?
Are lotions necessary? So that i buy them together from the site as shown on the third pic.

Thank you in advance

 

[Swissgreys]

I would always avoid anything not specifically made for delicate guinea pig skin.

If all the lice have been killed with an appropriate treatment there really is no need to shampoo, but if you do, please use something from a specialist like Gorgeous Guineas.

 

[Wiebke]

Thank you all so much!
It’s a good thing i asked first, I wont be getting nizoral.

My piggie tho has lice rn and the vet suggested me that after the treatment is over to shampoo my piggy (last time i did was about 4 months ago) to remove all remaining dead lice on her skin but she didn’t say anything about which shampoo i should use even after asking several times.

I already have the shampoo i posted before (the green one) but maybe not specific enough for piggies?

Do yall think i should buy from gorgeous piggies?
Are lotions necessary? So that i buy them together from the site as shown on the third pic.

Thank you in advance

As you already have those shampoos, you can use them as a one-off. Please don't go to the expense of buying more imported shampoos that you may never have the need to use more than once. There is a balance to strike between commonsense and high import cost from the UK or USA to the EU. It's really not worth it.

If you have concerns, then a gentle bath with baby warm water will also do the trick of mechanically washing the lice out of the coat (please wait at least 48 hours or more after the last treatment so it gets fully absorbed by the skin).

Your current shampoos are not ideal for regular use (because of the human skin ph) but they won't do any harm, either, when used just once. I would recommend that you use the remainder of those shampoos for yourself so they are not wasted money.

You can find our practical bathing tips with pictures in this guide link here which will hopefully also eliminate any injury risk from blind freaking out jumps which are another reason why we are reluctant about over-bathing.
All the best with the lice! You will find that most dead lice will actually just fall off.

 

[Fluffy17]

Thank you all so much

 

[Wiebke]

Sorry: Here is the link to our bathing guide: Bathing (including cleaning grease glands)

 

[Wiebke]

PS: Gorgeous Guineas 'Lice'n'easy' shampoo is only worth considering if you really struggle to get rid of the lice, and only in combination with conventional treatment. See how you get on first and do not spend more money than you absolutely need to.

 

[Fluffy17]

PS: Gorgeous Guineas 'Lice'n'easy' shampoo is only worth considering if you really struggle to get rid of the lice, and only in combination with conventional treatment. See how you get on first and do not spend more money than you absolutely need to.

Thank you so much! I’ll definitely keep that in mind