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Post by lovinguineapigs on Feb 5, 2013 10:27:36 GMT
Hi, I Have Just Noticed As Of Today That My Guinea Pig Eve Has Some Markes On Her That Almost Look Like Scratches. The Problem Is Ive Never Seen My 3 Guinea Pigs That Live Together Fight. I Have Mother, Daughter (Eve) & Granddaughter In The Same Cage. Eve Also Looks Like There Is Small Amount Of Hair Loss Around The Scabs. She Has Always Been Healthy & Weighs 1010g, The Last Time She Gave Birth Was 3rd November 2012 So She Has Had Plenty Of Time To Recover. Here Are Some Pics Please let Me Know What You Think???   |
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Post by Orlaith on Feb 5, 2013 10:38:22 GMT
She might have mites that are causing her to scratch. The first thing I would do is treat for them. You'll have to treat everyone she lives with as well. It's a simple treatment you can get from the pet shop (or cheaper from your vet) called ivermectin (I don't know where you are, but if you're in the UK the pet shop version is this). You just drop it on the back of the neck, and do it again in 7-10 days (I can't remember exactly, but the instructions will tell you). If she doesn't have mites it'll do her no harm, but it could be a simple fix for your problem. |
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Post by lovinguineapigs on Feb 5, 2013 10:43:24 GMT
Thanks!! I was Thinking Mites. Im In Australia So Ill Go To Pet Barn Tomorrow & Get Some Mite Treatment. Non Of My Pigs Have Ever Had Mites So I Wasn't Sure. Ill Let You Know How I Go  |
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Post by Orlaith on Feb 5, 2013 11:04:09 GMT
Hope it goes well. Thankfully it's a really simple treatment  |
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Post by Kayleigh on Feb 5, 2013 12:20:21 GMT
As orlaith has said treat for mites and keep an eye on the girls...they could be bite marks. Only time will tell.
Remember to give the cage etc all a good clean with anigene or virkon or something similar.
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Post by lovinguineapigs on Feb 6, 2013 5:18:41 GMT
Ok So After A Really nuts Day Today ( My Pop Died ) I Some How Still Managed To Clean Out The Cages & Buy Mite Treatment & Hutch Cleaner Spay. The Product From Pet Barn Is Called aristopet Mite & Mange Spray. I Have Followed Instructions & Now The Only Thing Im Unsure About Is How Often Do I Used it? It Does Not Say How Often To Use It Just What To Do, So I Have Not A Clue  ?? |
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Post by Kayleigh on Feb 6, 2013 6:52:48 GMT
Clean the cage with the spray once a week , make sure you clean any hideys etc too.
Are any of the pigs scratching?
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Post by lovinguineapigs on Feb 6, 2013 9:50:26 GMT
Well I Had Only Noticed Eve Scratching But Not Much. Hopefully I Got It early! If This Is Not The Cause Of The Problem Then Maybe They are Fighting, But They Always Seem So loveable. I Always Clean My Cages At least Once A Week So Thats No Problem. Ill Keep You All Posted.
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Post by lovinguineapigs on Feb 20, 2013 5:55:49 GMT
Happy To Report Things Are On The Improve With Eve! All Other Pigs Have Been Treated As well.
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Post by Orlaith on Feb 20, 2013 7:44:55 GMT
That's great |
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