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they are sore when u pat them you can also feel like scabs under their fur and it is very painful for then when you touch it. if you leave ticks untreated they will have fits and run around in a circle and their eyes dont focus if that happens you should see you vet asap. hope this helps
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∙ 11y agoWell first your guinea pig starts losing hair then it gets sick and it gets really skinny and then it dies s get a vet to have a check up on your guinea pig once a week
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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.
Does betting need to be changed if a guinea pig has mites?
yes.if your pig has mites then you should clean the bedding out.
Your guinea pig has small yellow creatures crawling in its fur what is this?
Mites. Treat any pig with suspected mange mites with ivermectin.
Why does a guinea pig jump around in circles?
Because it has mites.
Can a guinea pig get mites?
OH YES. Guinea pigs get mites sometimes. Make sure you get your guinea pig from a place that is clean and takes care of their pets well. Because when my friend got her guinea pig, she got it from a crappy store in the mall, and it had mites. If your guinea pig does happen to get mites, you get rid of them by shampooing them with special mite shampoo.
What bugs can be found on a guinea pig?
fleas,lice,ticks,&mites
Can your guinea pig die from mites?
If you leave it long enough, yes. :(
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)
Can someone give you some advice please your guinea pig is losing its fur and has a sore on its back re scratching could it be mites?
well .... it could be that your guinea pig has mites but it could also be something from outside. Something you can do to please your guinea pig is to masauge it in back of its ears.
What does it mean if your guinea pig chews its hair?
When your guinea pig chews its hair, there is something in its fur like mites or fleas. You should ask your veternarian
Why are mites on your guinea pigs eyes?
Guinea pigs can get mites for several reasons, they may pick it up from another animal or they may just be living in an environment that needs to be clean. If your guinea pig has mites take it to a vet or call one IMMEDIATELY.
What could be wrong with your guinea pig if she has some scabby areas on her back side and they itch her?
This sounds like mites to me. I'd take her into the vet. :( Your guinea pig probably has mites.Take him/her to a small animal vet and they will give you the proper medicine.Don't put off going to the vet,if the mites get bad enough they can kill a guinea pig.
