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Another guinea pig question2007-11-24 21:57:32

shes got ticks//fleas. any spray recommended?

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It is probably mange mites. Don't worry it is easily treatable. You need to get some ivermectin, you can get this from a feed store, or from an online catalogue. It is made for cattle, however it is widely known by good pig owners that it is the best solution for the problem.

http://www.guinealynx.info/parasites.htm... ~ Different Parasites including fleas and ticks

http://www.guinealynx.info/ivermectin.ht... ~ Ivermectin Info

http://www.guinealynx.info/furmites.html... ~ More Mites info

Hope this helps. You should also join the www.guinealynx.com forum

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Go to a pet store (preferrably Petsmart or Petco) and ask them what they recommend. They will hook you up with somthing.

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sorry i cant reccomend any thing

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Ticks can be removed by hand.

I have not seen a flea spray for guinea pigs, but your vet may have one or be able to suggest one.

In the mean time you can give your guina pig a bath and remove the fleas by hand with a flea comb.

Do not use products ment for dogs or cats, they can kill your guinea pig.

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Firstly how do you know that she has ticks/fleas? Scratching may not mean that she has any problem, excessive scratching means she probably has something but with your description it is too hard to tell.