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Revolution/LICE question

shamrockmommy

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Quick Question:

Is Revolution (avermectin) effective for lice treatment?

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exhalecalming

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Lice on a guinea pig? Are you sure they're not Mites? You know, like mange mites? You should check with a veterinarian about your guinea pig just to be safe. If your guinea pig has mites, use Ivermectin.
 

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Yes, Revolution works on mites and lice.
 

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Guinea pigs do get lice. They can also get fleas but the most common parasite are mites because mites live dormant on guinea pigs.
 

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He has both mites and lice. Although after 4 days, I've combed the nits out and his skin is clearing up and much less red.
 
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