Mites Seems to be mites but not sure?

jasonnovak · Mar 5, 2012

I moved in two new pigs last November in with my remaining pig after her companion died. I did a brief quarantine and didn't see any obvious issues. This are my first new pigs in a few years.

One my new pigs is now showing signs I think may be mites - reaching back and biting her back from each site and left a small bare "V" an some small scabs. I wonder if it could be anything else though since it seems to be recent and the other two pigs don't seem to be showing similar signs? They do occasionally bite/scratch itches, but not sure it's more than normal. Maybe it just took a while and the others aren't as sensitive?

pocketmonster · Mar 5, 2012

jasonnovak said:
One my new pigs is now showing signs I think may be mites - reaching back and biting her back from each site and left a small bare "V" an some small scabs.

I'm glad you posted this question because I am hoping to get answers to my situation, which is reverse of this. Harper scratches, but never in any specific manner and never loses fur.
Is scratching always a sign of mites?

foggycreekcavy · Mar 5, 2012

Guinea pigs scratch regularly. A lot of scratching with dandruff could mean parasites, or could mean dry skin.

The V mark, and scabs, usually does mean mites. Some pigs are more affected than others, but all that live together will need to be treated.

jasonnovak · Mar 5, 2012

Thanks for the confirmation, it thought that was it but just some of the other circumstances seemed a little off. I'll start Ivermectin treatment tomorrow. A little late but here's a picture

Zuidy · Mar 5, 2012

jasonnovak said:
Thanks for the confirmation, it thought that was it but just some of the other circumstances seemed a little off. I'll start Ivermectin treatment tomorrow. A little late but here's a picture

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That would look to be mites.

Good thing that you are nipping it in the bud. Even if it doesn't have mites, which I am sure he/she does, Ivermectin shouldn't hurt.

Good luck!

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