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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!
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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 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 :)
Do Romans toast guinea pigs?
Peruvians cook guinea pigs. Guinea pigs are native there and they are called Cuy.
What is guinea pig litter?
Male Guinea Pigs are called Boars, female Guinea Pigs are called Sows, and babby Guinea Pigs are called Pups. A group of Guinea Pigs is called a Herd. :)
Can guinea pig parasites make people itch?
Yes, they sure can. Guinea pigs can get fleas and lice just like dogs and cats can. There are powders and such you can buy at pet stores to keep these parasites away from your pets.
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 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 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
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 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 :)
Do pot belly pigs have lice?
o pot belly pigs get lice
Should someone be concerned about their guinea pigs if they find small beetle looking insects crawling through their fur?
Can be mites or lice. Get it treated.
Are guinea pigs a pig or?
No!!!!!!!They are actually part of the rodent family.
Are guinea pigs vegetarian?
No.
How many guinea pigs do guinea pigs have?
I have three
Who gave the name 'guinea pigs' to guinea pigs?
Not sure, but guinea pigs aren't type of pigs. They're in the rodents family, and NOT pigs. Hope this helped?
