How do I treat guinea pigs?
The treatment of guinea pigs is usually simple and effective. However, it is necessary to obtain an accurate diagnosis from the veterinarian, as there are other conditions with similar symptoms. Two injections of anti-parasitic drugs-timed separately one or two weeks-unusually sufficient to kill parasites. In more difficult cases, additional doses may be required. It is also important to thoroughly clean the guinea pig cage as soon as the mites is treated to prevent re -infection. There is a misconception that only guinea pigs may suffer outside, but the condition can also affect pets. Symptoms of guinea pigs include constant itching and irritation. If the condition is not treated quickly, then constant scratches can result in hair loss and rattled skin. Guinea pigs suffer from mites are often sensitive to the touch and can be difficult to pick them up. In their early stages, mites may cause symptoms similar to other conditions such as a ring worm, which can also cause itching. A veterinarian wouldHe should have been able to distinguish between mites and other parasites using various tests. Lice can also be confused with mites, although lice may not cause the same degree of itching.
Most guinea pigs are relatively easy to treat. An animal is usually injected with an anti-parasitic drug-timely a medicine known as ivermectin- that kills parasites. In order to be effective, treatment must usually be administered at least twice with a gap of two weeks between injections. In severe cases, further injections may be required. Alternative forms of anti-parasitic drugs do not require injections and can be applied directly to the skin.
It is also important to clean the cage as soon as the guinea pig receives the treatment of mites. This prevents re -infection through mites that can be hidden in hay or hutch bedding. Generally, bed linen in guinea pig cage should be replaced at least twice a week and the cages should be thoroughlycleaned once a week. It is almost impossible to prevent guinea pigs from getting mites because it is difficult to find them and can easily enter the cage, but regular cleaning will greatly reduce chances.