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Skin Problems lice? mites?

Conniehu

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So, I was talking to a man who is selling his guinea pigs and he sent me a picture of the one I was interested in. I see these white specks on the guinea pig and I was wondering if this is lice or mites (or even dandruff?) i dont see any signs of scratch marks on her body.
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Conniehu

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could it be wood perhaps?
 

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Or it could be dry skin. There's really no way to have an opinion without a picture that's a close up.

However, both mites and lice are treatable.

Can you find a rescue near you, rather than purchasing one?
 
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