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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.
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Can humans catch anything from guinea pigs?
No humans can not give lice to guinea pigs. Guinea pigs and small animals all have a different type of lice that can spread from pig to pig. Humans can't give it to pigs and pigs can't give it to humans, but they can give it to other small animals so be carfeful.
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.
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 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.
Is a guinea pig cold transferable to humans?
No, a guinea pig's cold is not transferable to humans.
What bugs can be found on a guinea pig?
fleas,lice,ticks,&mites
Can i get any infections from a guinea pig?
No. But you would notice infections in a guinea pig that it can't pass on. that's why you have to choose your guinea pig carefully.
Can a guinea pig catch humans colds?
Yes, the guinea pig can catch the common cold.
Can humans eat guinea pig treats?
Yes, humans can eat guinea pig treats. However, if you eat enough of them, you will probably get sick.
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)
