Ivermectin appears to be safe used on pregnant guinea pigs but is best not used on guinea pigs under 12 ounces (approx. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. If you notice that your guinea pig is scratching a lot, you can use clear tape to see if there are lice on your pig. Press a strip of tape onto your pig's back and then pull it off and look at it under a magnifying glass. We have lived here for 30 years now, and this is the first time that I have had a hedgehog in my garden.

But take note, if you or a family member has sensitive skin, coming into contact with an infected piggy could cause an itchy rash. It might not be impossible to completely avoid them, but you can – and should – certainly take steps to eliminate the main source of the contamination. There is nothing you can do to make your piggies 100% parasite-proof, but there are some measures you can take to keep infestations down.

Please be advised that during busier periods, such as Christmas and Black Friday, parcel deliveries may take longer to be delivered. Do bear in mind that guineas often get fungal and parasitic problems at the same time, so if in doubt treat for both. Nothing went wrong and no issue, had there been any, I believe I would have received prompt and good quality support. Static lice are actually tiny mites that feed off skin debris and adhere to the outer half of the hair shaft. Static because they fix eggs to the hair shaft and it is the eggs which are visible but obviously do not move.

Oxbow Natural Science Joint Support Supplement offers high fibre support for the joint health of rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rats, and other small pets. You’ll also need to thoroughly clean and disinfect their hutch, run, food and water bowls, and toys, and replace all the bedding material. Hi I found some static lice on my piggies and I’m trying to figure out how to go forward while we’re waiting to kill off the little buggers. The treatment for sarcoptic mange, caused by sarcoptic mites, is pretty intense, with multiple treatments and lots of potential pain for your pig, so prevention is a really good idea. I had a problem with the payment via Paypal, and the problem was resolved almost instantly via live chat.Since adult mites can survive off of your guinea pig, for example in carpets, bedding, and other fabrics for short periods of time, be sure to clean and treat your home and other areas where the animal resides, plays, and visits since mite eggs or adult mites may have fallen off the animal in those areas. This guide link here has more practical tips on how to deal with static lice in terms of hygiene and egg removal to help limit the outbreak (you will still need to use vet strength ivermectin to get on top of the mites themselves).

If you have a small outbreak, you could treat this condition yourself with an ivermectin spot-on treatment, whilst in severe cases, it is always best to consult your vet. Although small, they cause a lot of irritating itching, and often live on guinea pigs in very large numbers. These drugs are safe in guinea pigs, but should ONLY be used under the guidance of a veterinarian familiar with guinea pigs. KG Wash and Go Pet shampoo is made to be low foaming as it contains no Sodium Laureth Sulphate or parabens as you would expect in your household and pet shampoos.

It’s a very unpleasant condition for your pet, so it needs to be dealt with quickly and prevented from spreading to your other guinea pigs.

It works by paralysing the Lice and Mites on contact rendering them unable to move and they die within 24 hours. In this article, we answer all your questions about these creepy-crawlies, from how to spot them, the best treatments available and how to prevent future infestations. If you have an urgent requirement - such as needing medicines quickly - please contact us (by phone if it's really urgent) .

These may include topical cat medications such as Advantage® or Revolution® or injectable anti-parasitic medications. Steroids may also bring relief to a guinea pig in such pain it is seizuring but must be used with caution. Owners to need wash their hands thoroughly after handling guinea pigs and after cleaning their home to reduce the risk of catching it themselves. If you are introducing a new guinea pig to an established cage, wash it with this shampoo before introducing it to its cage mates, just in case it is carrying any mites. Static mites are parasites that run up and down guinea pigs’ hair shafts, whilst sarcoptic mites are parasites that burrow under guinea pigs’ skin and cause the extremely painful condition known as sarcoptic mange.