How do you get rid of mange on guinea pigs?
Treating Mange Mites Your vet will prescribe a treatment with ivermectin or selamectin. Both of these can treat a mange mite infestation. Your vet will administer ivermectin with an injection, orally or topically. Because injections can be painful for guinea pigs, we recommend topical or oral treatment.
Are mange mites contagious in guinea pigs?
However, Trixacarus caviae mites are contagious to people, so if someone in your family is sensitive to mites, he or she may develop a mild and likely temporary dermatitis (skin infection) from coming in contact with an infected guinea pig.
How to get rid of sarcoptic mange in guinea pigs?
Use a shampoo with ivermectin for sarcoptic mange. Guinea pigs with sarcoptic mange need treatments that get to where the mites are under the pig’s skin. Take your guinea pig to the vet to determine if they have sarcoptic mites and get the right type of shampoo. 4
What to do if your guinea pig has mites?
There are several ways for you to treat mites that infest your guinea pig. If it has a static mite, you can use a pet shampoo or spray to treat it. Static mite infestation is more like dust, which is shed on your pet’s skin.
How can I tell if my guinea pig has mange?
These microscopic mites burrow under the skin and cause severe pain. You may notice scratching, biting, hair loss, and in serious cases, seizures. Severe infestations can be life threatening. If you suspect one of your guinea pigs has mange mites, treat them all (they can be carriers while showing no signs) as soon as possible.
Which is the best treatment for mange mites?
Both ivermectin and selamectin (Revolution) will effectively kill mange mites. Ivermectin is readily available but requires multiple doses because ivermectin does not kill the eggs. Revolution persists longer so fewer treatments may be needed. Read more about ivermectin.
What causes a guinea pig to get mange?
Mange is caused by a parasite know as Sarcoptes. It is transmitted by direct contact, usually when a new pig that has the mite is introduced with pets already in your household. The mites that cause mange in guinea pigs does not affect humans.
What can I give my guinea pig to get rid of mange?
Mite Treatment. The dewormer ivermectin can kill mange mites on guinea pigs, as can the topical flea and tick preventive selamectin, marketed under the brand name Revolution and available only by prescription.
What kind of mites can kill a guinea pig?
Symptoms of Cheyletiella parasitivorax include hair loss, scratching and lesions. Mange mites — trixacarus caviae, also known as the Sellnick mite — can kill a guinea pig if not treated. Initial symptoms include hair loss and lesions, generally starting on the animal’s back and moving forward onto the shoulders.
Why does my guinea pig have fur mites?
Your guinea pig may acquire these fur mites from other infested guinea pigs that she comes in contact with or from previously contaminated bedding. Mites can affect a guinea pig of any age or sex. What kinds of problems can mites cause in my guinea pig?
