Hi, long time no talk.
Today I noticed that Zora has what seems like dandruff all down her back. I'm not sure if her sister Luna does thought because she is white.
I looked on Zoras skin but didn't notice any red skin or bumps.
What could be causeing the dandruff looking stuff on her? Is it just dry skin or something much worse like lice or mites?
Im just 16 so anything without my parents approval to buy or take them to the vet(which is very expensive in my area) can't be done without them.
Ever since I got them in August 2014 when they were 4 weeks, they have always spazzed out when being touched by the leg area and I read somewhere this is a symptom of a paracitic infection. I really hope not thought. Also both their hairs fall out when being held or touched.
I would really love some advice with this.
thanks
I apologize for the information that I have given you, but I did not instruct you wrongly or with bad information. Have your parents read this whole section/conversation and I think they will agree. I did inform you that I was not a vet. I do have a medical background as many on this site have. You do not need to have one to be knowledgeable. I am new to signing on to this site, but have been a frequent visitor for several years as well as other gp site which are numerous. I use the word discernment and that means to use judgement after taking in the understanding of what is being presented to you from others (precisely:the faculty of discerning; discrimination; acuteness of judgment and understanding.) You stated that you were 16 so I suggested that you involve your parent with this call. I never had to use Ivermectin as I feel that there are other options that are out there. Look up on this very site earlier answers to your very exact question. I had to go back but ... @
Princess_Piggie and @
Guinepig had some very good advice as well. Scroll to the top, I think, and put in mite etc and a wealth of information will pop up on this very site.
Again I apologize for responding, but there were no response and I thought that I could give you food for thought with the information that you gave while you wait for others to respond. BTW, the suggestion for the Dr. Ben was stated as a natural product to cleanse your cage and surrounding area in killing parasitic infestation of a broad range. It can be used on carpet, your bed if the gps are in your room, etc. Again, use discernment and your parent guidance.
https://www.happycavy.com/guinea-pig-mites-outbreak-and-treatment/
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https://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/exotic_and_laboratory_animals/rodents/guinea_pigs.html (https://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/exot...inea_pigs.html)
Lastly, as several of the above sites, links that was mention to you by other and is posted all over the internet that you should use a vet in the diagnosis and treatment of mites/lice/fungus. Also in using Ivermectin. Do you have to elicit a vet to treat the condition.....I didn't and was successful. I totally agree you do not have to and there are product at the store as mention in my reply. There are information and expert on this site that might can help you. @ CavyMama has information on a site that have product that also treat the condition. I used an alternative method that was suggested and researched and I discern that this was the better route for me and it worked. Because of the sensitivity of my household I significantly control the likes, insect, bugs, certain germs, bacteria in my home with one of the product I suggest.
Just want to apologize to you personally as no ill intent was meant and no wrong information was given to you.