Symptoms and Mites

[lovella]

I have a trio (1 boar, 2 sows).

A few weeks ago, I noticed my boar scratching alot.
A week last Thursday I treated him with ivermectin spot on, then last Tuesday I noticed a horrible scratch mark on his back (see pic), which then turned scabby and I was worried it would be infected underneath, so took him to the vet on Wed.
They confirmed this is typical Mites and that my treatment was correct, they gave him something to help with itching.
Thursday I gave the second dose of ivermectin.
Friday the original scab lifted and skins has healed underneath.
Today I have noticed he has a fresh wound near it (making classic V line in the hair on his back) have sprayed with Leucillin.
My query is... typically how long after ivermectin would you expect to stop seeing fresh wounds? Either from itching or Mites?
When should I expect things to improve for him?
Thank you in advance

 

[lovella]

I have a trio (1 boar, 2 sows).

A few weeks ago, I noticed my boar scratching alot.
A week last Thursday I treated him with ivermectin spot on, then last Tuesday I noticed a horrible scratch mark on his back (see pic), which then turned scabby and I was worried it would be infected underneath, so took him to the vet on Wed.
They confirmed this is typical Mites and that my treatment was correct, they gave him something to help with itching.
Thursday I gave the second dose of ivermectin.
Friday the original scab lifted and skins has healed underneath.
Today I have noticed he has a fresh wound near it (making classic V line in the hair on his back) have sprayed with Leucillin. (I haven't taken a pic)
My query is... typically how long after ivermectin would you expect to stop seeing fresh wounds? Either from itching or Mites?
When should I expect things to improve for him?
Thank you in advance

 

[Piggies&buns]

You will need to complete the full course of treatment (along with disinfection of the cage a few days after each treatment) and then see whether it has worked.

The V suggests it’s mange mites.

Treatment of mites is three separate treatments with two weeks between each treatment of a vet strength ivermectin - xeno being the one most often prescribed.
Pet shop produces typically aren’t strong enough to cure, they can suppress but can often result in the mites returning.

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• Wiebke
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• Forum: New and Wannabe Guinea Pig Owners Corner

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I’ve just merged your two posts given the second one has a picture.
It looks rather a nasty wound

 

[lovella]

Thank you for your reply, it was the Naqua Mite Treatment (which says vet strength ).
I am treating them all as per the guidance, I know I have another week and then preventative.
I am cleaning the cage out twice a week, one a few days after treatment.
Do you have any ideas how long after the start of the course you would expect to stop seeing fresh wounds? Please?
Or at least is it normal to still have them after the second dose?
Thank you

 

[lovella]

You will need to complete the full course of treatment (along with disinfection of the cage a few days after each treatment) and then see whether it has worked.

The V suggests it’s mange mites.

Treatment of mites is three separate treatments with two weeks between each treatment of a vet strength ivermectin - xeno being the one most often prescribed.
Pet shop produces typically aren’t strong enough to cure, they can suppress but can often result in the mites returning.

Thread 'New Guinea Pig Problems: Sexing & Pregnancy; URI, Ringworm & Parasites; Vet Checks & Customer Rights'

Jun 24, 2018

1 Double-checking the gender upon arrival
- Sexing
- Pregnancies and surprise babies
2 When to quarantine new companions?
3 Vet visits
- Health check/registration upon arrival
- Reclaiming vet cost for newly bought ill guinea pigs
4 Common illnesses in new guinea pigs
- Ringworm
- Respiratory infection (URI)
5 List of guinea pig...

• Wiebke
• Replies: 1
• Forum: New and Wannabe Guinea Pig Owners Corner

• 

I’ve just merged your two posts given the second one has a picture.
It looks rather a nasty wound

Thanks for.merging I'm not sure how I posted two and couldn't delete it.
Yes that was the wound I took him to the vet for it has now healed, but another one today has appeared creating a V on his back (one side being the now healed area and the other being new).

 

[MnJ]

So sorry about your boy. It looks rather painful. Not an expert but I think the general advice is to not use preventative, because it can cause resistance.
I hope your boy gets well soon