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Ear mites leave a black sticky residue that you should be able to see. With a cotton swab, carefully wipe the inside of the ear and see if you remove a dark oily or grainy substance. If so, it could be ear mites.
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 11y agoGuinea pigs can get mites from other guinea pigs, from other animals, transferred by the owner, the hay or the bedding. It is important to note that mites can not survive on the hay, bedding materials, on the owner etc. - but if in direct contact, or in short terms, they can be transferred practically by anything.
Some argue that guinea pigs have mites all the time, which are mostly dormant, but when the guinea pig is stressed/injured or similar, they become active.
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∙ 11y agoYes. They can get mites at any time they're exposed to them. Sometimes mites come back because they weren't treated properly (they can stay dormant for a long time and flare up when the guinea pig's immune system is compromised). Mites should be treated with several doses of ivermectine, doses spread apart as per vet's orders.
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∙ 15y agoNot long at all. They have little ears unlike the rabbit. The guinea pig has good hearing and good eyesite.
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∙ 13y agoI suppose if a guinea pig was stupid enough an earwig could crawl up the guinea's mouth, but guinea pigs don't eat insects.
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∙ 13y agoYou need to visit a vet asap. If you have any other pets, (like dogs or cats) they could get really sick. I'm not sure what the vets use, but it usually works wonders.
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∙ 12y agoNo, guinea pigs should not eat food meant for other animals.
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∙ 11y agoIf they live in a unclean pin or house they will. Also, they could lose hair, get rotten teeth, and even DIE.
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Why do guinea pigs ears get crusty?
guinea pigs ears should not be crusty....it might be ear wax? Or it could be ear mites - when my guinea pigs had crust inside their ears and i took them to the vet for other reasons- the vet said it was ear mites- Use a cotton swab moist with warm water to clean them out
Can guinea pigs become deaf?
They have very good hearing and excellent sight.
Why are dogs ears puffy?
Ear infection, ear mites, or an injury. Any irritation to the ear causing the dog to shake it too frequently and often to hard. =========================== ear mites are common, and most often found in puppies and young adult dogs. ear mites are tiny little bugs that live in the ear canal, and they bite through the skin to feed. but I'm no vet, it is a good idea to have it checked by the vet...
Are ear mites deadly?
Ear mites are not deadly by themselves. However, they can cause an infection in your pets that could be deadly if left untreated.
What should you do if your guinea pig keeps losing fur behind its ear?
If your guinea pig is young, it is normal, since they are born with all of their fur and they would start to lose fur behind their ear as they age. For the past 8 years of having 4 guinea pigs, every single one lost hair from behind their ears as they aged. However, if your guinea pig is elderly, it could have mites and you should take it to the vet. 1-4 months is a good age to reassure yourself that losing ear hair is a normal way of a cavy's (guinea pig's) life.
Why do guinea pigs ears get crusty?
guinea pigs ears should not be crusty....it might be ear wax? Or it could be ear mites - when my guinea pigs had crust inside their ears and i took them to the vet for other reasons- the vet said it was ear mites- Use a cotton swab moist with warm water to clean them out
Can people get ear mites from guinea pigs?
it depends on if you get close and personal with your guinea pig and they have ear mites. the best thing to do is look for the same symptoms as your guinea pig had and go to the doctor as soon as possible.
Can guinea pigs ear peanutbutter?
no.
My guinea pig has ear mites so can you use miticide for cats on your guinea pig?
No. Go to the vetrinarian and chance is your guinea pig will be left there for about two weeks. If you think they are ear mites they could also be ear worms, which look thye same. (flaky scaby ears)
Is it better to have a guinea pig or dog?
Hey!!! I own a dog and 2 guinea pigs. I say that while guinea pigs are fun, they poop. ALOT. So maybe a dog.. but dogs need a yearly checkup and vaccines (pain in the wallet) and guinea pigs don't. Maybe you should try rabbits. They're bigger that guinea pigs, but smaller than (some!) dogs. Also they don't have to see the vet often, but can spread ear mites causing sicknesses to other animals like dogs. ----P.S. My dog almost died from our rabbit that we had and we still have our dog now. (Poor Fluffy!)
If a rabbit's inside ear is flaky is anything wrong with it?
If a bunny's ear is flaky then that might be a sign of ear mites. If a bunny has ear mites the ear will often be matted. Go to a local vet that treats rabbits to get the best results.
Can guinea pigs be with rabbits with supervision?
Yes although you would have to look out for the pigs ear being chewed to get the most food.
Why do guniea pigs have rough bald spots?
Guinea pigs all have a bald spot behind each ear, this is normal. If they have any bald spots other places then they probably have some kind of mites or fungus, and you should take them to the vet right away. good luck and i hope this helped!
How do you get rid of ear mites in humans?
humans do not get ear mites only animals do.
Is it natural for a guinea pigs ear to be pure skin?
Yes,many guinea pigs don't have fur on their ears.
Are ear mites related to dust mites?
yes
How long are ear mites contagious?
once treatment is started are ear mites still contagious
