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Can lice found on a guinea pig be passed to human or dogs?
Yes. Lice is lice no matter what its on.
Can a human give lice to a guinea pig?
No, the human strain of lice can not be transmitted to guinea pigs and vice versa.
Can you hold your guinea pig if you have lice?
Human Head Lice and Guinea Pig lice are two different types. Humans aren't affected by Guinea Pig Lice and Guinea Pigs are the same for Human Head Lice. You are perfectly safe to hold you guinea pig :)
Can water retention kill a guinea pig?
it can't kill a guinea pig. they can swim in it. i even tried it.
What bugs can be found on a guinea pig?
fleas,lice,ticks,&mites
Can a guinea pig that has lice pass it to humans?
Generally, no. The lice that guinea pigs get is mostly species-specific. This means that only guinea pigs, or, quite possibly, other small rodents. Check your other small pets or other cage mates because they might have lice also. If your pet does have lice, immediately take your pet to the vet because guinea pig lice is usually blood-sucking and can do damage in the long-run.
Can a turkey kill a guinea pig?
If a rooster wanted to it could easily kill a guinea pig.
Do you have to kill Guinea Pigs if they scratch you?
No, there is no reason to kill a guinea pig for scratching someone.
Can guinea pigs get lice?
Yes. They can get bugs, mites or fleas, that's if you keep them dirty or outside while it's Nat season! And never let them get cold! Or overheated! In summer bring a guinea pig's water bottle just in case!
Can a guinea pig pass lice to a human?
Lice do not generally live in animal fur. I'm 99% sure that parasites that live on guinea pigs will not transfer to human skin.
What can you use to treat a guinea pigs with lice?
shave it's hair off and bathe it and the lice will go away before the hair grose back i have a guinea pig and that happened to me and it worked
What do guinea pig lice eggs look like?
much like your standard hens' egg. If you find egg shaped objects in your guinea pig's fur, crack them, if they have a white and a yolk as per standard eggs, they're probably guinea pig lice eggs. (may i also recommend soft boiling them, with tiny toast soldiers)
